Barrow victim breaks silence on grooming ordeal and justice denied
10 January 2025
I have been asked to share this true story by Ellie and her dad, and I would warn everyone that it is very tough to watch.
This heart wrenching story was eventually transmitted by Channel4 News just before Christmas. I had introduced the news team of Jackie Long and Faye to this family several years ago, at the time that Cumbria Police had issued a public statement saying there were "no grooming gangs operating in Barrow".
Channel 4 made this really powerful short documentary showing the traumatic journey and experiences of this family who have suffered YEARS of battles to expose the truth.
This piece couldn't be transmitted until after some of the gang, who were in fact operating there, were finally tried and convicted late last year. Here is the harrowing story told by this incredibly brave young lady and her equally brave and heartbroken dad.
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