Early review finds mistakes in grooming gang investigations

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"A review of cases involving alleged sexual abuse gangs has found potential human error led to some police investigations being dropped. Thousands of cases are set to be assessed as part of a National Crime Agency-led review to unearth failures to tackle grooming gangs. So far, 1,273 files from 23 police forces have been referred to Operation Beaconport, of which 236 are being examined as a priority because they involve allegations of rape."

A National Crime Agency-led review is reassessing thousands of files related to alleged sexual abuse and grooming gangs to uncover failures in police investigations. So far, 1,273 files from 23 police forces have been referred to Operation Beaconport, with 236 prioritized due to rape allegations. Initial reviews indicate potential human error and investigative shortcomings, including missed lines of inquiry that may have influenced decisions to take no further action. The review intends to identify where proper investigative practice was not followed and whether different investigative steps could have changed outcomes. Media funding and public access to reporting are emphasized to support on-the-ground journalism.

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