Reports into Edlington child abuse scandal
The findings of two reports - prompted by the kidnap and torture of two boys in Edlington by two young brothers - are out today.
Report: Weaknesses remain in child protection services
Weaknesses remain in child protection services at Doncaster Council according to Lord Carlile's report. It coincides with a highly critical inspection report by Ofsted on the town's child protection services.
The council has admitted services have not improved enough since the events of 2009. The incident which sparked the controversy was a savage attack in which two brothers lured their victims to a secluded spot and subjected them to 90 minutes of violence and sexual humiliation.
The brothers had been placed with foster carers by Doncaster council shortly before the attacks. They had grown up in an extremely violent home in a different part of Doncaster, where they watched ultra-violent movies and pornography and were exposed to drink and drugs.
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