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“Anna” and Lucy Lowe faced unimaginable horrors—rape, forced marriage, and in Lucy’s case, death—yet Telford’s authorities failed them entirely.
A 2022 review revealed that police labeled parts of the town “no-go areas” and witnesses alleged corruption and favoritism toward the Pakistani community.
The inquiry noted a “nervousness about race,” with a reluctance to investigate crimes involving the “Asian Muslim” community for fear of backlash.
This culture of inaction left victims vulnerable and allowed systemic abuse to persist for years.
Source: The Telegraph
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