Seven Men Jailed in UK's Largest Child Abuse Investigation
Operation Stovewood uncovers decades-old crimes in Rotherham, leading to sentences of up to 25 years.
Overview
- Seven men were sentenced to between 7 and 25 years for sexually abusing two girls in the early 2000s.
- The convictions are part of Operation Stovewood, the UK's largest-ever child abuse investigation.
- The victims, aged 11 and 15 at the time, were groomed and exploited while in the care of social services.
- Operation Stovewood began after the 2014 Jay Report revealed widespread abuse in Rotherham, involving at least 1,400 girls.
- To date, 36 people have been convicted under Operation Stovewood, which will continue investigations until 2027.