Rochdale child grooming scandal 'one of the greatest failures of our society', says Rushi Sunak
More than a decade on, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said the Rochdale child grooming scandal 'remains one of the greatest failures of our society'.
A nine-strong gang of Asian men were convicted of sex offences against girls in 2012. For two years from early 2008, girls as young as 12 were plied with alcohol and drugs and gang-raped in rooms above takeaway shops and ferried to different flats in taxis, where cash was paid to abuse them. Police said as many as 47 girls were groomed.
Part of the plan will see specialist officers assist local police forces to solve child sexual exploitation investigations as part of the new grooming gangs taskforce, as Mr Sunak warned that for too long 'political correctness has stopped us from weeding out vile criminals who prey on children and young women'.
"I want to make clear to every child, young girl and parent, we not rest until everyone, in every part of our country, is able to grow up in a safe environment." What are Greater Manchester Police saying? GMP welcomed the announcement and said the force would continue to 'fight, prevent, and reduce child sexual exploitation and support survivors across Greater Manchester'.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
The island village in Greater Manchester surrounded on all sides by waterSurrounded on all sides by water and with only one road in and out Prestolee has been dubbed the 'island village'
Read more »
Things to do in Greater Manchester in AprilFrom Easter egg hunts to photography exhibitions, here are some of things going on in Greater Manchester this month
Read more »
Inside the mansions across Greater Manchester slashed in priceSome properties have seen their asking prices plummet by as much as £500,000
Read more »
The 50 best pubs in Greater ManchesterThese are the greatest hostels in the greatest city in the world
Read more »
On shift with Greater Manchester's knife crime cops'Knife crime is not something the police can arrest their way out of'
Read more »
The criminals locked up in Greater Manchester last monthA robbery gang that targeted wealthy couples for Rolex watches and a thug who bludgeoned to death his housemate are among the serious criminals to be locked up in March
Read more »