Child sex abusers sentenced
Nine men have been sentenced for sexually abusing underage girls near Rochdale. Liverpool Crown Court were told during the 10 week trial that these men groomed girls as young as 13 because they were vulnerable.
Parents of a grooming victim speak to our correspondent
Our correspondent Ann O'Connor has spoken to the parents of the victim of another group of ten young men, who were convicted after she was brave enough to give evidence against them.
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More grooming arrests likely, says police chief
The Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police says the force is continuing to investigate child grooming rings in the area.
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Judge rejects claim race played part in conviction
A judge has rejected claims that race played a part in the conviction of a gang of nine Asian men from Greater Manchester.
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Child sex grooming gang sentenced to total of 77 years
A gang of nine Asian men who groomed white girls as young as 13 with drink and drugs were driven by "lust and greed", a judge said today.