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Grooming gang victim hopes inquiry brings answersSarah Spina-Matthews & Phil McCannBBCSamantha Walker-Roberts said she wants those who failed victims to give evidenceA woman who was raped by grooming gangs at the age of 12 and turned away by police when she tried to report the abuse has said victims may finally get answers in from a national inquiry into child sexual exploitation.

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Apology over arrest of woman who said she was rapedPhil McCannGMPNatalia's arrest was captured on police body-worn camerasGreater Manchester Police has apologised after the "unnecessary" arrest of a woman after she reported that she had been raped. Natalia, whose name has been changed, was arrested because of posts she had written on social media. But she said the man she accused of rape was able to arrange a voluntary interview, avoiding arrest.

1 month ago | bbc.com | Phil McCann

Jay Slater's friends 'cannot be located', inquest hearsPhil McCannReporting fromPreston Coroner's CourtJonny HumphriesFamily handoutJay Slater was on holiday in Tenerife when he went missing Friends and witnesses who were in Tenerife with Jay Slater when he disappeared "could not be located" to take part in his inquest despite months-long police efforts to find them.

1 month ago | bbc.co.uk | Sarah Spina-Matthews |Phil McCann

Image source, Lancashire PoliceImage caption, Safia Karieem's daughters say their lives have been "destroyed" by her deathSarah Spina-Matthews & Phil McCannA woman was hit by a car and left for dead on the road because her killer "wanted to drive fast for fun", a court has heard. Safia Karieem, 51, was crossing Manchester Road in Nelson, Lancashire, on 15 December 2024 when she was struck by a car going about 60mph (96 km/h) in a 30mph ((58 km/h) zone.

1 month ago | bbc.com | Sarah Spina-Matthews |Phil McCann

Hit-and-run victim killed for 'adrenaline rush'Sarah Spina-Matthews & Phil McCannLancashire PoliceSafia Karieem's daughters say their lives have been "destroyed" by her deathA woman was hit by a car and left for dead on the road because her killer "wanted to drive fast for fun", a court has heard. Safia Karieem, 51, was crossing Manchester Road in Nelson, Lancashire, on 15 December 2024 when she was struck by a car going about 60mph (96 km/h) in a 30mph ((58 km/h) zone.