THERE has been a rise in ‘revenge porn’ crimes, where disgruntled ex-partners post indecent images or video online.

It is a particularly vile and vindictive crime as well as a betrayal of the most intimate of trust, and those caught should face not only the full force of the law but scorn from the community.

But the statistics should sound a warning bell that, while consenting adults are free to do what they wish, you should be beyond certain that those intimate moments will not become a weapon in a messy split.