The final six members of a grooming gang in Blackrod, Bolton, have been sentenced for sexually abusing underage girls between 2016 and 2018. The victims, aged 13-15, were groomed via social media and subjected to continuous abuse. One victim shared a harrowing statement detailing the lifelong trauma she endures. The perpetrators received substantial prison sentences and were placed on the Sex Offenders’ Register. Greater Manchester Police commended the victims' bravery and urged others to come forward.