Grooming gangs inquiry expands to Birmingham and Wales

The statutory inquiry into grooming gangs has announced Birmingham and Wales as the next locations for its local investigations.

• The statutory inquiry, chaired by Baroness Anne Longfield, has the power to compel witnesses and obtain documents.
• Local investigations were previously announced for Oldham, London, Bradford and Keighley.
• The inquiry said its Wales investigation will examine safeguarding responses, devolved arrangements and cross-border working.
• The inquiry said Birmingham's investigation will focus initially on the city but may extend to surrounding areas.