Police say extra funds to hunt grooming gangs in England and Wales will âlikely fall shortâ
Government announces a near tenfold increase but forces fear it will not cover anticipated cost of dedicated teamsKeir Starmerâs government has announced a near tenfold increase in funding for detectives hunting grooming gangs but has been warned by police that the amount will âlikely fall shortâ of what is needed.Operation Beaconport, which was set up last year to review closed group-based sexual exploitation inquiries in England and Wales, will receive nearly ÂŁ38m, a Home Office statement said â up from ÂŁ4m given last year. Continue reading...
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