Five sexual abuse survivors have come forward to accuse police in Britain of failing to protect them while they were groomed, trafficked, and exploited by drug gangs. The women, who were teenagers at the time, reported being raped by gang leaders and forced into sexual activities while involved in drug sales across the UK. One survivor recounted an incident where gang members threatened to distribute compromising photos if she did not comply with their demands. They expressed feelings of shame after years of abuse, stating that some detectives appeared more focused on arresting drug dealers than addressing their victimization. A BBC documentary titled 'Britain's Forgotten Girls' highlights the ongoing issue of exploitation despite evidence over the past two decades. The documentary features the stories of five survivors, including Christine, who was exploited from the age of 13 after moving to Coventry. Christine described her abuser as significantly older and detailed the coercion and abuse she endured. Another survivor, Violet, shared her experience of being raped by gang members and criticized the police for prioritizing drug offenses over her rape allegations. Holly, who was taken into care at 12, also recounted her experiences of sexual assault while being involved with a drug gang. A fourth survivor, Annie, detailed her abuse by gang members and the police's failure to take action despite evidence. Connie Muttock, from the Centre for Young Lives, emphasized that the exploitation of girls by drug gangs is a widespread issue across the UK. The documentary references an inquiry from 2012 that found over 16,500 children at risk of abuse from grooming groups or criminal gangs. The National Police Chiefs' Council lead for child protection, Acting Chief Constable Rebecca Riggs, acknowledged the failures of the police and expressed regret for the experiences of the survivors. The documentary 'Britain's Forgotten Girls' aired on BBC Two and is available on iPlayer.
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Survivors of Sexual Abuse by Drug Gangs Accuse Police of Neglect
Five survivors of sexual abuse by drug gangs in Britain have accused police of neglecting their cases. The women shared their experiences of grooming, trafficking, and exploitation, highlighting a pattern of police focus on drug offenses rather than addressing their victimization. A BBC documentary titled 'Britain's Forgotten Girls' sheds light on this ongoing issue and the systemic failures in protecting vulnerable children.
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Sexual abuse survivors who were groomed, trafficked and raped by drug gangs as young girls accuse police of failing them
Survivors of Sexual Abuse by Drug Gangs Accuse Police of Neglect