UK's Grooming Gangs Inquiry in Turmoil: Met Police Relaunches 9,000 Cases Amid Victim Outcry
The Met Police is reviewing 9,000 cases in a massive new grooming gangs probe, amidst criticism of Sadiq Khan's claims that none operated in the capital. This comes as the Labour-led national inquiry faces chaos, with abuse survivors resigning over fears of its scope being watered down.Pelumi Ilesanmi • Global • 8 months ago • 1 minute read •
London's Metropolitan Police has initiated a comprehensive review of approximately 9,000 cases spanning 15 years, probing child sexual exploitation amid growing criticism regarding the existence of grooming gangs in the capital. This significant undertaking follows previous denials by Mayor Sadiq Khan that such abuses occurred in London, contrasting with well-documented cases in other UK towns like Rochdale and Rotherham.
Reports from Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) have revealed instances of young girls being raped, challenging earlier assertions. Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley, who previously suggested he had not seen indications of
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