Historical Context of Grooming Gangs

Grooming gangs in the UK have a disturbing history that dates back to the 1950s, coinciding with the first wave of immigration following World War II. These incidents primarily involve the grooming and sexual exploitation of young white girls, often as young as 11, by predominantly Pakistani Muslim men. Authorities initially turned a blind eye to these crimes, allowing them to grow unchecked due to fears of being labeled racist and the prevailing multicultural narrative. As a result, what started as isolated incidents evolved into widespread, industrial-scale abuse by the late 90s and early 2000s.