Glasgow 'grooming gang' victim urges John Swinney to launch child exploitation probe

An alleged victim of a Glasgow grooming gang, identified as 'Taylor', has written to First Minister John Swinney urging him to launch a national inquiry into child exploitation in Scotland. Taylor alleges she was sexually abused by a group of Pakistani men between the ages of 13 and 14 while in local authority care. She claims police did not speak to her about the abuse despite her name appearing in an investigation, and that the care home was dismissive. Taylor's letter to Swinney details how she was plied with alcohol and drugs and sexually abused by at least ten men. She expressed deep disappointment with Swinney and Police Scotland for not taking her complaint seriously, stating that she contacted them directly after finding upsetting information in her care records and received dismissive replies. She believes a rapid audit and a full inquiry into grooming gangs in Scotland are urgently required to protect current and future child victims. Labour MP Joani Reid, who is supporting Taylor, criticized the Scottish Government for resisting a deeper inquiry, comparing it to the Labour government in Westminster which supported a similar probe. Scottish Conservat... download the app to read more