5,000 disabled adults sexually abused in past two years, NSPCC says

Charity says the figures were the 'visible peak' of what could be a bigger problem that also affect young people Almost 5,000 disabled adults have been sexually abused in England in the past two years, figures have shown. The NSPCC said information from 106 councils showing 4,748 reports of sex abuse against disabled adults was the "visible peak" of what could be a bigger problem.