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flag Children as young as 11 were sexually exploited in West Midlands mini-marts from 2016 to 2025, with 41 suspects identified in January 2026.

flag Children as young as 11 may have been sexually exploited in West Midlands mini-marts from 2016 to 2025, according to BBC investigations and internal council documents. flag Repeated warnings from Dudley Council officials detailed incidents where children were lured with drugs, alcohol, or cigarettes, sometimes leading to abuse. flag Despite intelligence shared with police and safeguarding partners, authorities initially denied evidence, later stating they would act on any information. flag In January 2026, 41 suspects were identified, including one under rape investigation, but foreign conviction checks have not been conducted. flag Eleven shops and staff members remain under scrutiny.

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