Girl tells BBC she fears going out after rapists spared jail
By The BriefBrief
A girl and her parents told BBC Newsnight she lives in fear after the attackers’ sentences were spared jail time and are being reviewed.
WHO:The girl and her parents speaking anonymously to BBC Newsnight
WHAT:They said the girl is scared to go out and that the attackers should have custodial sentences; the attackers’ sentences are being referred to the Court of Appeal.
WHEN:May 27, 2026 at 6:18 PM ET
WHERE:United Kingdom
WHY:The attackers were given youth rehabilitation orders and their sentences are being referred to the Court of Appeal after an outcry.
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