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PM pays tribute after death of former Harrogate head boy who exposed Rotherham grooming gangs scandal

  • Andrew Norfolk, a former Times reporter, died aged 60 on May 8 after suffering ill health.
  • In 2011, his investigation uncovered that predominantly Pakistani men were sexually exploiting mostly white teenage girls in the Rotherham and Rochdale areas.
  • Norfolk's reporting triggered an inquiry covering 1997 to 2013 that conservatively estimated about 1,400 children were sexually exploited by grooming gangs.
  • Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer called Norfolk 'absolutely integral' in changing the law to increase convictions and praised his passion for protecting the vulnerable.
  • Norfolk's work led to prosecutions, inquiries, and rule changes, and his legacy remains important in addressing ongoing child sexual exploitation issues.
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Guido Fawkes broke the news in on Thursday, May 15, 2025.
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