First areas named in £65m grooming gang probe into whether ‘squeamish’ officials ignored abuse over race and religion

Oldham, Bradford, Keighley, and London are set to be scrutinized in an independent £65 million inquiry into the grooming gangs scandal, aiming to uncover if officials failed to act against abuse due to racial or religious sensitivities. This probe will require individuals to publicly account for their actions or inactions in protecting children from these gangs. The investigation's focus on systemic failures highlights the critical need to address and prevent such abuses, emphasizing the broader implications for safeguarding vulnerable communities.