Child-rape sentence reignites scrutiny of UK high street mini-marts
Summary
A man working at a mini-mart in Doncaster, UK, was sentenced to 29 years in prison for raping six children after luring them with free vapes and money. This case has brought attention to illegal activities and child exploitation linked to some mini-marts on UK high streets.Key Facts
- Bawan Harwe, a 28-year-old Iraqi man, was sentenced for raping six children in 2024.
- He used promises of free vapes and cash to attract underage girls to his flat.
- The youngest victim was 12 years old.
- Another man, Sharam Muhamadi, was convicted for helping arrange exploitation and is now wanted by police.
- The crimes happened near Hexthorpe Mini Market on Hexthorpe Road, Doncaster, an area with many small shops involved in illegal sales.
- Local people say mini-marts in the area sell illegal tobacco, vapes, and drugs openly.
- Police and local authorities have repeatedly raided the shops, but illegal sales reportedly continue soon after.
- Undercover buyers successfully purchased counterfeit cigarettes and illegal tobacco from these stores.
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