Child-rape sentence reignites scrutiny of UK high street mini-marts

BBC News Thursday 11 June 2026, 17:06 UTC 1 min read

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Rapist Bawan Harwe lured underage girls back to his flat with the promise of free vapes and cash.

UK (LOCATION) Bawan Harwe (PERSON)

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