Oxford grooming gang survivors tell BBC 'hundreds' of abusers still free
Survivors of an Oxford grooming gang have spoken out, claiming that many of their abusers remain free and visible in their local community. The report highlights the ongoing trauma faced by victims and raises concerns about the efficacy of past investigations.
Why it matters
This story underscores the long-term impact of sexual violence and the systemic failures in justice systems regarding grooming gangs.
Figure caption, Watch: 'I see my abusers in the supermarket' - survivors of Oxford gang tell of ongoing torment
Warning: This story contains details of sexual violence
Survivors of an Oxford grooming gang say they still see men who sexually abused them, and who have not been brought to justice, walking around the city.
"A shop, a petrol station, a restaurant - everywhere you can imagine - you'll see a man that's done something," one survivor, Sarah, tells BBC Panorama.
Sarah and two other survivors believe "hundreds" of perpetrators are still free. An ex-police detective who led the initial investigation into grooming gangs in Oxford agrees.
It is the first time that Sarah (whose name we have changed) and one of the other women have spoken out publicly about what they were subjected to.
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