Crazy in 2026 they are still trying to hide it and cover up these crimes.
Toastlove on
This sounds like it has potential to blow up like Rotherham all over again if more information comes out about it.
cul_de_singe on
West midlands mini marts, well that explains it all. Poor children.
MoffTanner on
They suspected children being sexually assaulted so went to trading standards for help… Dear god west midlands police needs a purge!
Own_Character8049 on
West Midlands Police saying there wasn’t any evidence despite multiple agencies providing evidence, no cover up at all here folks.
Empty_Bell_1942 on
No mention of the ethnicity of the shop owners in that entire long article.
Dedsnotdead on
Having read the BBC article linked West Midlands Police should be utterly ashamed.
Nothing to see here over the last 10 years, apart from the evidence. But if you ignore that we are good right?
Cretins.
Tommy42728 on
Noticed they dropped any mention of “Grooming” in the entire article, WTF?
stbens on
I know councils don’t want deserted high streets but I’m surprised that they allow these shops to open up when they have such a bad reputation.
B23vital on
>There is currently no evidence to substantiate these claims of child sexual exploitation (CSE) connected to shops in Dudley.” But after further evidence was presented to it today by the BBC, West Midlands Police asked us to use an updated statement which did not contain the claims of “no evidence”. It said instead: “We have a robust partnership approach to CSE and safeguarding in the borough and across the wider West Midlands.
Tells you everything you need to know, anyone from birmingham would be able to tell you this is going on.
Bounty_drillah on
These same stock, no-customers, slop marts should’ve been on the coppers radar already. So shady.
Famous_Actuary5718 on
The way the police changed their tune after BBC showed them evidence, then requested the BBC CHANGE the statement is a bit er….. Disgusting?
Zeqqy on
It’s so disgusting that this has been allowed to happen
SableSnail on
The laws need to change. Sexual abuse of children should always get a whole life tariff. And keep them with the general population, the taxpayer shouldn’t be shelling out so they can live on special wings.
Spinach-Rich on
Isn’t the inquiry into CSE which Labour set up already not fit for purpose… After Labour U-turned on whether they were having one of course.
Surely it’s time for a thoroughly independent nationwide inquiry. To provide rapid recommendations and actions. Hold those to account who have failed the most vulnerable. Stop further abuse and blind eyes.
Children need protecting from this.
Why are west mids police seemingly unwilling/reluctant to do their job?
We need answers ASAP.
carefulcroc on
The cops will be involved in the abuse just like they were in Rotherham. Most likely the reason for a cover up.
MogwaiYT on
Surely the home office can enforce some sort of special measures here? Send a team in to purge the senior officers and take direct control of the police force, pending a full investigation of the facts. They’re clearly rotten to the core.
It seems so often thay our goverment is quite simply impotent. I know local MPs have little/no real power, but surely the government does?
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Crazy in 2026 they are still trying to hide it and cover up these crimes.
This sounds like it has potential to blow up like Rotherham all over again if more information comes out about it.
West midlands mini marts, well that explains it all. Poor children.
They suspected children being sexually assaulted so went to trading standards for help… Dear god west midlands police needs a purge!
West Midlands Police saying there wasn’t any evidence despite multiple agencies providing evidence, no cover up at all here folks.
No mention of the ethnicity of the shop owners in that entire long article.
Having read the BBC article linked West Midlands Police should be utterly ashamed.
Nothing to see here over the last 10 years, apart from the evidence. But if you ignore that we are good right?
Cretins.
Noticed they dropped any mention of “Grooming” in the entire article, WTF?
I know councils don’t want deserted high streets but I’m surprised that they allow these shops to open up when they have such a bad reputation.
>There is currently no evidence to substantiate these claims of child sexual exploitation (CSE) connected to shops in Dudley.” But after further evidence was presented to it today by the BBC, West Midlands Police asked us to use an updated statement which did not contain the claims of “no evidence”. It said instead: “We have a robust partnership approach to CSE and safeguarding in the borough and across the wider West Midlands.
Tells you everything you need to know, anyone from birmingham would be able to tell you this is going on.
These same stock, no-customers, slop marts should’ve been on the coppers radar already. So shady.
The way the police changed their tune after BBC showed them evidence, then requested the BBC CHANGE the statement is a bit er….. Disgusting?
It’s so disgusting that this has been allowed to happen
The laws need to change. Sexual abuse of children should always get a whole life tariff. And keep them with the general population, the taxpayer shouldn’t be shelling out so they can live on special wings.
Isn’t the inquiry into CSE which Labour set up already not fit for purpose… After Labour U-turned on whether they were having one of course.
Surely it’s time for a thoroughly independent nationwide inquiry. To provide rapid recommendations and actions. Hold those to account who have failed the most vulnerable. Stop further abuse and blind eyes.
Children need protecting from this.
Why are west mids police seemingly unwilling/reluctant to do their job?
We need answers ASAP.
The cops will be involved in the abuse just like they were in Rotherham. Most likely the reason for a cover up.
Surely the home office can enforce some sort of special measures here? Send a team in to purge the senior officers and take direct control of the police force, pending a full investigation of the facts. They’re clearly rotten to the core.
It seems so often thay our goverment is quite simply impotent. I know local MPs have little/no real power, but surely the government does?