Eight men from a Bolton-based grooming gang have been convicted of multiple sexual offences against a teenage girl over a period of two years. The victim, described as 'young and impressionable', was abused between the ages of 13 and 15, mainly at a property known as the 'party house' in Blackrod, Wigan. The men were found guilty of a range of offences, including rape, attempted rape, and sexual activity with a child. The prosecution told the court that the girl was plied with alcohol, cannabis, and cocaine to 'lessen any objections', and that the men did not care whether she consented or not.
BBC News , ManchesterEight members of a Bolton -based grooming gang have been convicted of multiple sexual offences against a teenage girl over two years.
The last of the eight men was found guilty on Tuesday after a three-month trial at Liverpool Crown Court. "At various times she considered herself to be in a relationship with a number of the defendants," Mr Lawrence said.Mr Lawrence said the men did not care whether she "consented or not". Martyn Poulson, 31, of Bolton, was found guilty of two rapes, five counts of sexual activity with a child, one of causing a child to engage in sexual activity, one of inciting a child to engage in sexual activity and sexual communications with a child
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