Ten police officers probed over Rotherham abuse handling
The Independent Police Complaints Commission has said it will investigate 10 South Yorkshire police officers over their handling of child sexual exploitation in Rotherham.
IPCC probe 'positive step' for victims' families
The Commissioner of the Independent Police Complaints Commission has said she hopes the investigation into 10 police officers is seen as a "positive step" for Rotherham abuse victims and their families.
Kathryn Stone said: "The amount of public concern across the country about this episode and the impact on confidence in the police means it is important that a fully independent investigation is conducted to establish how South Yorkshire Police dealt with child sexual exploitation.
"I sincerely hope that victims and their families will see this investigation as a positive step towards answering the many questions they must have.
"I have met with South Yorkshire Police and am reassured by their commitment to fully cooperate with the investigation."
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