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'What she experienced was deeply traumatic' - Gang of men from Walsall and Manchester convicted after teenage girl raped

A group of men are facing significant prison terms after a teenage girl was raped and sexually exploited during an horrific ordeal.

Crime|2 hours ago
Supporting image for story: 'What she experienced was deeply traumatic' - Gang of men from Walsall and Manchester convicted after teenage girl raped
Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton trio charged after £300k stolen in cash machine raids
Wolverhampton trio charged after £300k stolen in cash machine raids
Crime|1 hour ago
Supporting image for story: 'About time - now get it right': Wolves fans react to Jeff Shi departure and send Fosun warning after big decision
'About time - now get it right': Wolves fans react to Jeff Shi departure and send Fosun warning after big decision
Sport|3 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Exclusive: Wolves chairman Jeff Shi steps down as club set to announce interim replacement
Exclusive: Wolves chairman Jeff Shi steps down as club set to announce interim replacement
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Sport|15 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Outgoing Wolves chairman and incoming interim have their say after shock unveiling
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Supporting image for story: Man who oversaw construction of Wolverhampton School of Art speaks of his joy after it is saved from bulldozers
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Wolverhampton|6 hours ago
Supporting image for story: 10-year sentence for West Midlands inmate who kicked and stamped on fellow prisoner in vicious shower room attack
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'There's no place like Walsall!' Walsall Arena celebrates 'biggest panto to date' as more than 8,000 attend Wizard of Oz spectacular

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