Bradford gang jailed for abuse of teenage girl who 'still carries trauma'

Bradford gang jailed for abuse of teenage girl who 'still carries trauma'

Fifteen men have been sentenced to a combined 188 years in prison after being convicted of repeatedly sexually abusing a teenage girl in Bradford over a four-year period. The offences, which occurred between 2007 and 2011 when the victim was aged between 14 and 18, included 88 counts of rape. Police identified her as a potential victim in 2015 after reviewing historic missing person reports, leading to a complex investigation and multiple court trials. Following the lifting of reporting restrictions, the full scale of the abuse has now been revealed. In a powerful statement, the survivor described how the crimes stole her childhood and left lasting emotional scars that she continues to carry. Detective Chief Inspector Vicky Greenbank, praising her courage throughout the lengthy legal process, hoped that the convictions would encourage other survivors to come forward. The case highlights both the devastating impact of child sexual exploitation and the importance of persistent investigations in securing justice, even many years after offences have occurred.