Twitch to provide new blocking powers to combat online abuse

Users on the platform used mainly by gamers will be able to stop others viewing their streamsThe live video streaming company Twitch will allow users to prevent blocked or banned users from viewing their streams, in a move designed to counter harassment on the platform.The popular streaming service, mostly used to watch others playing video games, will launch the new feature in September.In the UK and Ireland, Samaritans can be contacted on freephone 116 123, or by emailing jo@samaritans.org or