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No police to face misconduct over Rochdale sex scandal

None of the police officers involved in the investigation of the Rochdale child sex abuse scandal will face misconduct proceedings.

Although one of the seven officers issued with misconduct notices was found to have a case to answer, the detective inspector has since retired from Greater Manchester Police (GMP).

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Serious failures uncovered by Rochdale police report

Seven police officers involved in the failed investigation of widespread child sex abuse in Rochdale will not face any disciplinary action.

Greater Manchester Police has admitted the force was focused on tackling robbery and burglary rather than listening to the claims of young, vulnerable victims who were being sexually exploited by older men.

ITV News' Carolyn Sim reports.

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