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Rotherham: Abuse survivor gets apology 10 years on

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" Amy " was just 13 when she was preyed upon by 10 men in Rotherham .

She says she has never received an official apology from those in authority who failed her at the time.

South Yorkshire Police hand-delivered a letter of apology after being contacted by the BBC .

The Jay Report's findings shocked the town and had wider repercussions across the north.

Amy gave evidence during three trials between 2017-2018 and 10 men were jailed.

She said the Jay Report has led to "big changes and a lot more understanding of CSE" Rotherham Council has apologised to Amy in the past and repeat that apology without reservation today .

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