Man who 'married' care home girl, 15, jailed for sex abuse
Published: 10/2/2025

Man jailed for 'marrying' care home girl, 15, among eight convicted of sexual offenses. The victim, groomed from age 13, endured abuse in a Bradford children's home in the early 2000s. The abuser forced her into an Islamic marriage, controlled her diet, and isolated her from family, demonstrating an "institutional scandal" in social services. Hundreds of perpetrators have been prosecuted, with ongoing investigations and a nationwide inquiry into child sexual abuse announced.