Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:09pm on 19 Feb 2026,Thursday International
Teen girls, some just 14, were forced into sex by criminal gangs in London, according to a BBC report. Some victims said they were raped many times to repay unpaid drug debts. Others said they were groomed and given alcohol or gifts before being abused. One survivor said, “I was 15. I was getting passed around different men.” Another said she felt pressured and later realised she was being used. Detective Sergeant John Knox said girls in gangs are “at the lowest rung” and “cannot say no to sex.” Police say about 2,000 child exploitation cases are reported each year in London. (PC: NDTV)
