Seven men charged with more than 40 offences as police investigate child sexual exploitation in Bristol

Seven men have been charged with more than 40 offences against 11 teenagers as part of an investigation into child sexual exploitation in Bristol.

Police said the alleged offences took place between 2022 and 2025.

The investigation started after “concerns were raised about the sexual exploitation of a teenage girl” in November 2023.

The men are due to appear in court later this morning.

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