Seven men charged with rape and child sexual abuse offences in Norwich
Seven Afghan men have been charged with rape and child sexual abuse offences in Norwich as part of a police investigation into a grooming gang. The men were remanded into custody after appearing in court and are accused of offences committed between August 2023 and May 2025. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward as the investigation continues.
- ▪The Afghan nationals were charged with multiple counts of rape and human trafficking.
- ▪Five of the men entered the UK via small boats, while one was concealed in a lorry.
- ▪The investigation began in September 2023 following a disclosure from a young girl.
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The Afghan men appeared before Norwich magistrates court and were remanded into custody until a plea hearing at Norwich crown court on 19 June. Photograph: Robert Evans/AlamyView image in fullscreenThe Afghan men appeared before Norwich magistrates court and were remanded into custody until a plea hearing at Norwich crown court on 19 June. Photograph: Robert Evans/AlamyNorwichSeven men charged with rape and child sexual abuse offences in NorwichAfghan nationals accused of being part of grooming gang, as part of investigation into group-based child exploitationPress AssociationFri 22 May 2026 15.54 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleSeven men have been accused of being part of a grooming gang and charged with rape and child sexual abuse offences, police said.The Afghan nationals were…
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