Summary
A group of UK MPs is urging a focused investigation into grooming gangs in London. They want the government's national inquiry into these gangs, which target young girls, to include a specific look at the situation in London. This comes after reports of girls being exploited by such gangs in the capital.
Key Facts
- MPs want a government investigation into grooming gangs to focus on London.
- The call for action follows a BBC investigation that revealed exploitation of young girls in London.
- MPs sent a letter to Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood and London Mayor Sadiq Khan demanding urgent measures.
- There will be a national inquiry into grooming gangs in England and Wales chaired by Baroness Anne Longfield.
- About 2,000 child exploitation cases are reported to the Metropolitan Police each year in London.
- The inquiry's details are expected to be set by 31 March, and it will include new local investigations.
- London's Metropolitan Police currently investigate such cases with officers specializing in sexual offences and child protection.
