A victim of child grooming has told how her life spiralled out of control after she was sold for sex – by her own mother. 'It all started with bunking off school and hanging around in the town centre, just like Charlene Downes and a lot of other young girls. Two local takeaway workers stood trial for Charlene's murder in May 2007 but were not convicted. Not long after that, I met Charlene Downes.' 'I hope one day the mystery will be solved, Karen and her family can have some justice and my beautiful friend, Charlene will be at peace.'

Source: Daily Mail May 20, 2019 13:39 UTC