A girl tried to report one sex attack to the authorities only to be sent away with other abusers who subjected her to a horrifying night of further abuseExclusive: 'I tried to report abuse to police at 12 but was handed to predators and raped'A girl of 12 put her trust in the hands of police after a sex attack – but was handed to predators who inflicted yet more abuse. Her rape nightmare unfolded on October 27, 2006, when she went to Oldham Police Station to report being molested. The Oldham probe will examine claims agencies were aware of abuse but “failed to respond appropriately to safeguard children and subsequently covered up these failings”. One victim was targeted at 10 and another in care was raped by more than 300 men from the age of 12. It added: “Victims of child sexual abuse and exploitation will be listened to, taken seriously, treated with empathy and supported.

Source: Daily Mirror September 04, 2021 20:37 UTC