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London, Oldham, Bradford and Keighley named as first focus of grooming gangs inquiry

The Guardian UK Wednesday 24 June 2026, 11:34 UTC By Rajeev Syal Home affairs editor 1 min read
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Inquiry will compel individuals and institutions to explain what they did or did not do to protect children from sexual abuseLondon, Oldham, Bradford and Keighley will be the first towns and cities investigated by an independent grooming gangs inquiry, it was announced on Wednesday. The independent inquiry into grooming gangs has confirmed that its three-part hearings will investigate Whitehall departments and politicians alongside local councils, the NHS and national police institutions.

Inquiry will compel individuals and institutions to explain what they did or did not do to protect children from sexual abuse

London, Oldham, Bradford and Keighley will be the first towns and cities investigated by an independent grooming gangs inquiry, it was announced on Wednesday.

The independent inquiry into grooming gangs has confirmed that its three-part hearings will investigate Whitehall departments and politicians alongside local councils, the NHS and national police institutions.

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