CPS: We will believe child abuse victims

I would like to thank the victims for having the courage to support prosecution and give evidence in this case.

Their bravery has ensured that seven sexual predators, who sought opportunities to target and sexually abuse and exploit vulnerable young girls, have been brought to justice.

The victims in this case were targeted because of their vulnerability and then cynically exploited.

This is an important point for other victims out there, who may think that they won't be believed because they too seemingly 'agreed' to sexual activity.

The background and context of such sexual activity is of crucial importance and victims who are forced to succumb to it by the use of such tactics do not, in the eyes of the law, consent to it.