Menu
27/09/2012
Abuse Report Finds 'Missed Opportunities'
A report into a grooming scandal in Rochdale has found that social services and police "missed opportunities" to stop the sexual abuse of young girls.
"Deficiencies" and "patchy" training of front line staff were behind the failings, the Rochdale Borough Safeguarding Children Board said in its review of child sexual exploitation.
It comes after nine men were jailed in May for grooming girls as young as 13.
Lawyers say the findings could support "legal action against social services".
The report - ordered in the aftermath of the grooming trial in Rochdale, Greater Manchester - reviews the work of local agencies, including the council, police and the Crown Prosecution Service between 2007 and 2012 in safeguarding children at risk of sexual exploitation.
(H)
"Deficiencies" and "patchy" training of front line staff were behind the failings, the Rochdale Borough Safeguarding Children Board said in its review of child sexual exploitation.
It comes after nine men were jailed in May for grooming girls as young as 13.
Lawyers say the findings could support "legal action against social services".
The report - ordered in the aftermath of the grooming trial in Rochdale, Greater Manchester - reviews the work of local agencies, including the council, police and the Crown Prosecution Service between 2007 and 2012 in safeguarding children at risk of sexual exploitation.
(H)
Related UK National News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
24 May 2013
Rochdale Council Apologises Over Child Sex Abuse Cases
An independent report into Rochdale Council's response to issues around child sexual exploitation has been published today. The report follows an independent review of the council’s internal processes and procedures.
Rochdale Council Apologises Over Child Sex Abuse Cases
An independent report into Rochdale Council's response to issues around child sexual exploitation has been published today. The report follows an independent review of the council’s internal processes and procedures.
25 June 2015
21-Year-Old Charged With Grooming Offences
A 21-year-old man has been charged with grooming offences following an investigation by Greater Manchester Police's Sunrise Team in Rochdale. Ryan Howley, of Top O'The Close Road, Walsden, Todmorden, is charged with two counts of attempting to meet a child following sexual grooming and one count of inciting a child to commit sexual activity.
21-Year-Old Charged With Grooming Offences
A 21-year-old man has been charged with grooming offences following an investigation by Greater Manchester Police's Sunrise Team in Rochdale. Ryan Howley, of Top O'The Close Road, Walsden, Todmorden, is charged with two counts of attempting to meet a child following sexual grooming and one count of inciting a child to commit sexual activity.
12 June 2012
Children's Minister Expresses Concerns Over Online Porn
The deputy children’s minister has warned that free access to hardcore pornography on mobile phones is twisting children’s idea of what is normal sexual.
Children's Minister Expresses Concerns Over Online Porn
The deputy children’s minister has warned that free access to hardcore pornography on mobile phones is twisting children’s idea of what is normal sexual.
29 June 2011
'Out Of Mind, Out Of Sight' Report Highlights On Street Grooming
The UK’s national centre for child protection today published the findings of a six month investigation into the devastating crime that has widely been called “on street grooming”.
'Out Of Mind, Out Of Sight' Report Highlights On Street Grooming
The UK’s national centre for child protection today published the findings of a six month investigation into the devastating crime that has widely been called “on street grooming”.
25 September 2015
Man Found To Be Grooming Young Girls Jailed
A 48-year-old man has pleaded guilty to eight offences of grooming young girls for sexual purposes. Ian Alexander, of Rowland Way, Ashford, Middlesex, was sentenced to a total of three years and five months in prison, and made the subject of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order, at Isleworth Crown Court on Wednesday, 23 September.
Man Found To Be Grooming Young Girls Jailed
A 48-year-old man has pleaded guilty to eight offences of grooming young girls for sexual purposes. Ian Alexander, of Rowland Way, Ashford, Middlesex, was sentenced to a total of three years and five months in prison, and made the subject of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order, at Isleworth Crown Court on Wednesday, 23 September.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A showery start with outbreaks most frequent north of Lough Neagh and through the morning, before dwindling during the afternoon as the northwest breezes ease and brighter spells of weak sunshine prosper. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
