132 Birmingham children suffering from or vulnerable to sexual abuse

Children in care or members of gangs most at risk of exploitation according to in-depth investigation by city council

At least 132 children in Birmingham are suffering from or are vulnerable to sexual exploitation, a detailed and wide-ranging investigation by the city council has discovered.

Children in care and members of gangs are most at risk, according to the report, but it emphasised youngsters from all backgrounds and all areas of the city were in danger of being sexually abused in exchange for as little as a bag of chips or sweets.

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