Momo character destroyed after it rotted into even more horrifying state, creator says

The sculpture that inspired the bizarre and horrifying "Momo" trend has been destroyed, its creator said. The statue had already rotted into an even more terrifying state than the original image, according to the Japanese artist who created it, and it was thrown away in the wake of the first round of fear about the "Momo challenge". In recent days, parents and others across the country became terrified of the so-called Momo challenge, which reports suggested involved the horrifying character – with large bulging eyes and a strange smile – contacting children and encouraging them to take part in dangerous, self-harming and even suicidal behaviour. We'll tell you what's true. You can form your own view.