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Met Police reviewing 9,000 grooming cases

Met Police reviewing 9,000 grooming cases

Summary

The Metropolitan Police are reviewing 9,000 cases related to child sexual exploitation in London. This action follows a national review highlighting the widespread nature of child exploitation. The police have emphasized their commitment to improving investigation methods and bringing offenders to justice.

Key Facts

  • The Metropolitan Police are looking at 9,000 child sexual exploitation cases.
  • These cases are being revisited after a national review indicated exploitation is more widespread than acknowledged.
  • The review includes cases within families, among peers, and in institutions.
  • Authorities previously avoided discussing the ethnicity of involved individuals.
  • The Met has improved its methods since 2022, with enhanced training for 11,000 officers.
  • In the past year, the Met has solved three times as many exploitation cases compared to the previous period.
  • The cases under review span a 15-year period, aligning with a national report timeline.
  • London Mayor Sadiq Khan has pushed for full transparency and thorough investigations into these crimes.
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