Seven men accused of being part of a grooming gang in Norfolk have been charged with rape and child sex offences. The charges relate to alleged offences that took place between August 2023 and May 2025.
CPS Statement
Jenny Hopkins, Chief Crown Prosecutor for the Crown Prosecution Service's Organised Child Sexual Abuse Unit, said: 'The Crown Prosecution Service has decided to prosecute seven men with rape and child sexual abuse charges for alleged offending during August 2023 to May 2025 – following a Norfolk Police Constabulary investigation into organised grooming gang activity in the county.'
'Our prosecutors have worked to establish that there is sufficient evidence to bring the case to court and that it is in the public interest to pursue criminal proceedings.'
'We have worked closely with the Norfolk Constabulary as they carried out their investigation.'
'We remind all concerned that criminal proceedings against this defendant are active and that he has the right to a fair trial.'
'It is vital that there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings.'
Case Details
The charges follow a Norfolk Police investigation into organised grooming gang activity in the county. The alleged offences occurred over a period spanning nearly two years. The CPS has determined there is sufficient evidence to bring the case to court and that prosecution is in the public interest.
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