Girl tells BBC she is 'scared to go out' after teenage rapists spared jail time
Summary
A teenage girl told the BBC she is afraid to go outside after three boys were convicted of raping her but did not receive jail time. The boys, aged 13 and 14 at the time, were given youth rehabilitation orders, and their sentences are now under review by the Court of Appeal.Key Facts
- Three teenage boys were found guilty of raping a girl; two boys were convicted of rape, one of aiding and abetting rape.
- The boys were 13 and 14 years old at the time of the attack.
- Instead of jail, they received youth rehabilitation orders.
- The victim says she fears encountering her attackers and wants freedom from this fear.
- Her father believes the boys should have been sent to custody because of the attack’s lifelong impact.
- The case has caused public outrage and led to the sentences being referred to the Court of Appeal for review.
- The victim and her family spoke anonymously to the BBC to share their experience.
- Support is available for people affected by similar issues through the BBC Action Line.
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