Grooming gangs inquiry to investigate offending in Wales and Birmingham

National inquiry will conduct local investigations and look at the wider picture of sexual abuse and exploitation of children Birmingham and Wales will be investigated as part of an independent inquiry into grooming gangs, it was announced on Wednesday. The inquiry, chaired by the former children’s commissioner Anne Longfield, will have the power to compel witnesses and documents to interrogate what individuals and…

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Grooming gangs inquiry expands to Wales and Birmingham

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Local investigations will be carried out in the areas as part of the statutory inquiry into child sexual abuse.

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BBC Published 30 September 2026

Birmingham and Wales next locations for grooming gangs inquiry

Local investigations will be carried out in the areas as part of the statutory inquiry into child sexual abuse.

Guardian Published 30 September 2026

Grooming gangs inquiry to investigate offending in Wales and Birmingham

Sky Published 30 September 2026

Grooming gangs inquiry expands to Wales and Birmingham

The independent inquiry into grooming gangs has widened its investigation to cover Wales and Birmingham.

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