Thousands of child-on-child sexual offences reported at schools in England and Wales
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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Child protection category. Published on October 4, 2026 • Originally reported by Carmen Aguilar García, Sally Weale and Johnny McDevitt. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Child protection category. Published on October 4, 2026 • Originally reported by Carmen Aguilar García, Sally Weale and Johnny McDevitt. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
Exclusive: Average of nearly five sexual crimes a day against under-13s were reported to police between 2021 and 2025
Lawyers and campaigners have condemned the “horrifying” scale of child-on-child sexual abuse in schools after a Guardian investigation revealed thousands of sexual offences against under-13s, including multiple rapes, are reported to police every year.
Close to five sexual crimes against children aged 12 and younger were recorded on average by police every day in primary and secondary schools in England and Wales, according to Guardian analysis of police data for 2021-25.
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