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Watch: David Beckham's tattoos come to life in campaign to stop child abuse

The former Man United and Real Madrid star has thrown his weight behind Unicef's effort to put a stop to violence towards children.

Watch: David Beckham's tattoos come to life in campaign to stop child abuse

David Beckham’s tattoos have been brought to life as part of a Unicef campaign bidding to end violence against children.

The former Manchester United and Real Madrid winger has long been covered in body art expressing his love for his family.

However, this new video created by the charity sees animated depictions of a variety of forms of violence young people can suffer.

Beckham said: "When I launched my 7 Fund with UNICEF, I made a commitment to do everything I can to make the world a safer place for children and to speak out on issues that are having a devastating impact on children’s lives.

"One of those issues is violence. Every five minutes, somewhere in the world, a child dies from violence. Millions more are in danger of physical, emotional and sexual abuse that could destroy their childhoods forever."

Beckham, a father of four, visited Cambodia earlier this year where he met children who had suffered abuse similar to that depicted in the short film.

He added: "I was shocked by what I heard, and I saw how violence can leave deep and lasting scars.

"No child should have to endure this.

"Yet in all corners of the world, in their homes, schools and on their streets, children are suffering similar violence."