First locations for grooming gang inquiry announced (opens original article in a new tab)

The UK government has announced the first locations for a national independent inquiry into grooming gangs, including Oldham, Bradford, Keighley, and London, to investigate past failures in protecting children from sexual abuse.

• The first locations for the national independent inquiry into grooming gangs are Oldham, Bradford, Keighley, and London.
• The inquiry will examine past actions of individuals and institutions in protecting children from sexual abuse and review changes in areas like Oxford and Rotherham.
• Abuse survivor Fiona Goddard resigned from the inquiry in October 2025 due to concerns about the chairs' backgrounds in policing and social services.