News · 24 June 2026

Grooming gang inquiry targets Oldham, Bradford, and London first

A new national inquiry into child grooming gangs will begin by investigating London, Keighley and Bradford, and Oldham. Baroness Anne Longfield CBE, who chairs the inquiry, will compel institutions and individuals to explain why they didn't protect children. The inquiry will also assess whether improvements have been implemented in locations such as Rotherham and Oxford, which were previously subject to reviews.

By BriefTea Editorial · 24 June 2026 at 12:56

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