Rotherham survivors say they were also abused by police officers

Some of the women exploited by grooming gangs when they were children were also sexually abused by officers - (Getty)

Survivors of sexual exploitation in Rotherham have “no faith” in the police force investigating allegations its own officers took part in abuse in the town, according to solicitors.

The police watchdog has said there is no conflict of interest surrounding South Yorkshire Police (SYP) investigating its own staff after victims of the Rotherham abuse scandal said they were abused by serving officers.