Jenny Cork
BBC Sheffield, Local Live

That's the end of our live coverage today, thanks for joining us. 

As Rotherham and South Yorkshire reflects on the sentences delivered today to six perpetrators of child sexual exploitation in the town, scroll down below to see how the story unfolded.

We'll be back with you for more news, travel, sport and weather updates for Sheffield and South Yorkshire from 08:00 on Monday.

Jenny Cork
BBC Sheffield, Local Live

Det Ch Insp Martin Tate of South Yorkshire Police says sentencing today marks a "crucial milestone" for victims of abuse in Rotherham.

Speaking outside the court earlier, he said the victims' voices had been "finally heard".

Phil Bodmer
Journalist, BBC Look North

They stole the childhood and adolescence of 15 teenage girls in Rotherham. 

But tonight the gang condemned by a judge for causing harm of "unimaginable proportions" begin prison sentences totalling 102 years for child sexual abuse.   

The jury at Sheffield Crown Court was told the Hussain brothers subjected the girls to years of rape, violence and prostitution.

Here's my report on the sentencing:

More on BBC Look North, tonight at 18:30

Dan Johnson

Three brothers who groomed, raped and sexually assaulted 15 teenage girls in Rotherham have received long prison sentences. 

One of Arshid Hussain's victims - who was referred to as Jessica - says his imprisonment will help her feel safe again.

See the full report on BBC Look North tonight at 18:30 BBC1

BBC News Channel

The South Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner, Dr Alan Billings, says the outcome of the abuse gang case will allow the victims - and Rotherham as a whole - to move forward:  

Liz Roberts
BBC Radio Sheffield, political reporter

Extensive jail terms were handed down today for three brothers who abused young girls in Rotherham, over a 15-year period.

Det Ch Insp Martin Tate told the BBC in Sheffield the sentences were “absolutely fantastic”. 

He went on to implore any other victims to come forward.

Jessica, not her real name, was 14 when she was first abused by the then 24-year-old Arshid Hussain, who was jailed today for 35 years.

Speaking outside Sheffield Crown Court, she said the sentence would help her find "closure" and feel safe again.

"He's took my life away, so now I feel like I've took his. 

"I mean, some of the things he's done, you know, that'll....it'll always remain with me, but the fact that I've got justice now, that's... you know, that's what I came for - for the truth and for justice and I've been able to do it."

Jenny Cork
BBC Sheffield, Local Live

Following the sentencing of six gang members for the sexual abuse of young girls in Rotherham, Judge Sarah Wright has talked about the impact the abuse has had on victims.

She said that each had suffered "immense psychological harm". 

"They continue, and will continue to suffer throughout their lives as a result of the abuse." 

Following the sentencing of six gang members for the sexual abuse of young girls in Rotherham, Judge Sarah Wright has paid tribute to victims.

She told the court they came forward to give their accounts to the police despite, in some cases, having tried to speak up previously when nothing was done. 

Image source, PA

A gang of six people who abused young girls in Rotherham have been given jail sentences ranging from 10 to 35 years by a judge at Sheffield Crown Court. 

Ch Supt Jason Harwin, of South Yorkshire Police, welcomed the sentences, saying it was "an important day" for the victims: 

Sabbiyah Pervez
Journalist, BBC Look North

I'm in Rotherham, where Apna Haq, external, a local charity against violence are hosting a conference with South Yorkshire's Police and Crime Commissioner, Dr Alan Billings, and others to raise awareness of child sexual exploitation in Asian communities at Clifton Park Museum. 

Dr Alan Billing has been talking about victims and their families. 

Jenny Cork
BBC Sheffield, Local Live

The ringleader of a gang that raped and abused young girls in Rotherham has been jailed for 35 years by a judge at Sheffield Crown Court. 

The police watchdog, the IPCC, has said it's looking into a series of allegations about police conduct in relation to the case.

David Greenwood, a lawyer representing 65 victims of abuse, wants South Yorkshire Police to hand over confidential documents about what happened: 

Liz Roberts
BBC Radio Sheffield, political reporter

Det Ch Insp Martin Tate of South Yorkshire Police has given his reaction to grooming sentences totalling 102 years for six gang members who sexually abused young girls in Rotherham:

I'm in Rotherham, where local charity against violence, Apna Haq, are hosting a conference with local MP Sarah Champion and others to raise awareness of child sexual exploitation in Asian communities at Clifton Park Museum.

As Judge Wright passed sentence on gang ringleader Arshid Hussain, there was a shout of "Yes" and gasps from the packed public gallery. 

Some of the victims and their relatives who held hands on the balcony of the court hugged each other.

Arshid was clearly visible on a big screen in court - appearing by video-link from Doncaster Prison. He showed no reaction at the sentence, barely opening his eyes for most of the hearing. 

Addressing him, the judge said: "You and your brothers, Bannaras Hussain and Basharat Hussain, were well-known in the area - you drove distinctive cars and had a reputation for violence. 

"There was a perception by some of your victims that you appeared, in their words, to 'rule Rotherham'. "You exploited that to the full."

Jenny Cork
BBC Sheffield, Local Live

Three brothers who groomed, raped and sexually assaulted 15 teenage girls in Rotherham have been jailed.

Image source, South Yorkshire Police / BBC

Ringleader Arshid Hussain, 40, (top left) has been jailed for 35 years. 

His brothers Basharat Hussain (top right), 39, and Bannaras Hussain (top centre), 36, got 25 years and 19 years respectively. 

Their uncle, Qurban Ali (bottom left), 53, was jailed for 10 years. 

Female accomplice Karen MacGregor (bottom centre), 58, was jailed for 13 years, while Shelley Davies (bottom right), 40, was given an 18-month suspended sentence. 

Jenny Cork
BBC Sheffield, Local Live

Rotherham child sexual exploitation sentencing at Sheffield Crown Court:

Arshid Hussain - 35 years in prison

Basharat Hussain - 25 years in prison

Bannaras Hussain - 19 years in prison 

Qurban Ali - 10 years in prison

Karen MacGregor - 13 years in prison 

Shelley Davies - 18 months suspended for two years 

Three brothers who subjected teenage girls to years of rape, violence and prostitution in Rotherham are being sentenced along with three of their associates at Sheffield Crown Court. 

Arshid, Basharat and Bannaras Hussain were found guilty of a range of offences earlier this week along with their uncle, Qurban Ali, 53, and two women - Karen MacGregor, 59, and Shelley Davies, 40.

As she began sentencing, Judge Sarah Wright told the gang: "The harm you have caused is of unimaginable proportions."

She paid tribute to the "immense courage" of the women who came forward.