Police praise grooming case victims' bravery

Assistant Chief Constable Steve Heywood from Greater Manchester Police praised the bravery of the victims, after nine men were convicted of being part of a child sexual exploitation ring.

The men, who are all from Rochdale and Oldham, "groomed" young girls, one as young as 13.

Liverpool Crown Court heard claims that the men plied their victims with drink and drugs so they could "pass them around" and use them for sex.