I just want freedom from fear, says girl raped by teenage boys as sentences to be reviewed
A teenage girl who was raped by three boys has expressed her desire for freedom from fear as their sentences are set to be reviewed. The girl, now 14, described the lasting impact of the attack on her mental health and daily life. Her father is advocating for a custodial sentence for the boys, emphasizing the lifelong consequences of the crime on their family.
- ▪The girl was 14 when she was raped in January 2025 at Fordingbridge, Hampshire.
- ▪Two of the boys, then aged 14, were convicted of rape, while a third boy, aged 13, was guilty of aiding and abetting the attack.
- ▪The boys received youth rehabilitation orders instead of custodial sentences, prompting public outcry and a review of their sentences.
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I just want freedom from fear, says girl raped by teenage boys as sentences to be reviewedJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleElla KiplingGirl described being 'scared to go out' after rapists spared jail timeA girl whose teenage rapists were spared custody and will now have their sentences reviewed has told the BBC she wants "freedom" from fear.The girl, who was 14 when she was raped in Fordingbridge, Hampshire, told BBC Newsnight: "I just want to be able to go on a walk without being scared that I'm going to see them and they're gonna try to do something again."Her father said the January 2025 attack has caused a "lifelong impact" on his daughter and called for a custodial sentence for the boys.
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