Eight men have been sentenced for their role in the sexual exploitation of a vulnerable child in Bradford more than 20 years ago.  

The Crown Prosecution Service’s dedicated Organised Child Sexual Abuse Unit prosecuted the defendants following an investigation by West Yorkshire Police. 

Reporting restrictions have now been lifted, allowing the case to be reported for the first time since proceedings began in January 2025.

The Crown Prosecution Service has today announced Mason Meanwell has been charged with manslaughter following the death of an intruder, Taylor Green, during a burglary in Tuxford, Nottinghamshire.

The CPS has also determined that the householder will not face any charges in relation to the death.

Rachael Dean, of the Crown Prosecution Service, said:

Five money launderers have been sentenced/jailed for exploiting victims including through a so-called ‘romance’ fraud worth £2.37 million.

Fawaz Ali, 27, Ebenezer Tackie, 42, Michael Quartey, 28, were found guilty of money laundering offences after trial and sentenced to four years and 10 months imprisonment, four years and six months imprisonment, and five years and six months imprisonment respectively at Guildford Crown Court today.