Teenage girls lured into forced sex by gangs in London, BBC finds
Summary
BBC's investigation uncovered that teenage girls in London are being forced into sex by gangs. These girls are often manipulated due to unpaid drug debts or through grooming. Gangs from various ethnic backgrounds are exploiting these young women in the city.Key Facts
- Teenage girls as young as 14 are being forced into sex by gangs in London.
- Many of these girls are raped to pay off drug debts that gangs claim they owe.
- The girls are also coerced into dealing drugs, trading weapons, and stealing phones.
- A police officer stated that girls are the "lowest rung" in gang hierarchies.
- There are at least 60 children being exploited by gangs in South London.
- Gangs involved are from diverse ethnic backgrounds, not just one race or group.
- Mayor Sadiq Khan emphasized the need for police efforts to tackle child sexual exploitation in London.
- Some victims, like the girl named Kelly, initially didn’t recognize themselves as being exploited.
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