Around 1,400 children were sexually exploited in one town over a 16-year period, a report said today.
The report on events in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, between 1997 and 2013 found that in more than a third of these cases the youngsters were already known to agencies.
It said there had been “blatant” collective failures by Rotherham council’s leadership.
Council leader Roger Stone said: “Having considered the report, I believe it is only right that I, as leader, take responsibility on behalf of the council for the historic failings that are described so clearly in the report and it is my intention to do so.
“For this reason, I have today agreed with my Labour group colleagues that I will be stepping down as leader with immediate effect.”
Despite Mr Stone’s resignation, chief executive Martin Kimber said no council officers will face disciplinary action.
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Sex abuse scandal of 1,400 children
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