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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Helen Pidd North of England editor

Trial begins of Barrow-in-Furness woman accused of false claims of rape

Preston Combined Court Centre located in Openshaw Place in Preston, UK.2A68M25 Preston Combined Court Centre located in Openshaw Place in Preston, UK.
Eleanor Williams has denied seven counts of perverting the course of justice at her trial at Preston court centre. Photograph: Russell Hart/Alamy

An alleged “serial liar” has gone on trial accused of making false allegations about being trafficked and sexually exploited by a fictional Asian grooming gang, as well as being raped by other men she knew in real life.

Eleanor Williams, 21, from Walney in Barrow-in-Furness, is accused of faking injuries to corroborate her false claims, including hitting herself in the face with a hammer, and posting photographs of her wounds in public social media posts, Preston crown court heard.

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