A BLACKBURN councillor today called for a new centre to help the child victims of evil sex beasts.

With sex offences on the increase, Coun Nen Bramley-Haworth wanted the council to set up a counselling clinic where youngsters could go to seek help.

"Every day we hear of horrific assaults and sexual abuse of young children, often in their own homes by people they trust," she said.

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