More victims come forward following Rotherham child sex grooming case

Gang ringleader Arshid Hussain was jailed on Friday to 35 years for the rape and sexual abuse of teenage girls.

His brothers Basharat Hussain, 39, and Bannaras Hussein, 36, were sentenced to 25 years and 19 years respectively.

Their uncle, Qurban Ali, 53, was jailed for 10 years. Female accomplice Karen MacGregor, 58, was jailed for 13 years while Shelley Davis, 40, was given an 18 month suspended sentence.

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The South Yorkshire force said publicity surrounding the case had led to several more alleged victims contacting police.

Detective Superintendent Natalie Shaw, who heads up the force’s protecting vulnerable people unit, said: “It is incredibly encouraging to learn that victims and survivors are becoming more confident and reassured by the police response to child sexual exploitation and that they now feel able to come forward and share their experiences with us.

“Those who have come forward in the last few days will begin receiving support from not only police, but a wide range of other agencies including the local authority and the voluntary sector.

“We are determined to bringing the perpetrators of these vile crimes against children to justice. To victims out there yet to come forward, who may still be suffering abuse now, I’d urge you to make contact with police so we can give you the support you need.”

To report concerns about child sexual exploitation call police on 101 or contact the national helpline Say Something on 116 000.