CRIMEJul 2 · 10:01 UTCTHE GUARDIAN WORLDRajeev Syal Home affairs editor

Release of Rochdale grooming gang leader ‘really scary’, says whistleblower

Sara Rowbotham, a health worker who exposed a Rochdale grooming gang, expresses fear over the impending release of gang leader Shabir Ahmed, citing a 'weak' probation service and his lack of remorse. She warns this poses risks to women and girls in the area.

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