Instagram bans 'graphic' self-harm images after Molly Russell's death

Social media site announces action following criticism from British teenager's father

Instagram has announced that it will ban all graphic self-harm images as part of a series of changes made in response to the death of British teenager Molly Russell.

The photo-sharing platform made the decision - which critics said was necessary but long overdue - in response to a tide of public anger over the suicide of the 14-year-old girl, whose Instagram account contained distressing material about depression and suicide.