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Northern Ireland man catfished more than 70 children globally - including 12-year-old who took her own life

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Alexander McCartney , 26 , pleaded guilty to 185 charges including one count of manslaughter.

He targeted victims who were gay or exploring their sexuality, Belfast court told.

McCartney , from County Armagh , used fake identity on social media to persuade victims to send him images.

He then used these images to blackmail them into sending more graphic material, court heard.

McCartney admitted dozens of charges related to the making and distribution of indecent images of children.

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