Prime Minister 'deeply concerned' by allegations of abuse by South Yorkshire Police officers
Sir Keir Starmer promised to set up a meeting with the alleged victim, who is also the survivor of a child sexual abuse in Rotherham
Last updated 4th Feb 2026
The Prime Minister has said he is "deeply concerned" by allegations of abuse by a serving officer at South Yorkshire Police.
Sir Keir Starmer promised to set up a meeting with the alleged victim, who is also the survivor of a child rape gang.
The Prime Minister's comments came after Reform UK MP Suella Braverman raised the woman's case during Prime Minister's Questions on Wednesday.
The ex-Conservative home secretary said: "I recently met one of the bravest women I know.
"Elizabeth was 14 when she was raped in Rotherham.
"She is one of the survivors of the rape gangs, one of the biggest national scandals in our history.
"Whilst her first rapist was convicted and sentenced - Asghar Bostan - she was subsequently, shockingly, allegedly abused by police officers serving in South Yorkshire Police.
"One of those officers remains on active service today."
Ms Braverman said Elizabeth had raised a complaint through Operation Linden - a long-running IOPC investigation into how police responded to child sexual abuse in Rotherham - but "none of them were followed up".
The MP said Elizabeth felt betrayed by "the very institution designed to protect us", and called for the Prime Minister to meet with the alleged victim and ensure that anyone who covers up these offences is jailed.
Responding, the Prime Minister said: "I'm deeply concerned about the facts she's just outlined, and if she could give us all the details of that, I'll make sure that there is a relevant meeting and follow-up in relation to those concerns."
A spokesperson for South Yorkshire Police said:'
"We are acutely aware of how difficult it can be to report such crimes, particularly when the suspects are serving or former police officers, but we are steadfastly committed to securing justice."
"In August 2025, the NCA published information relating to this matter. The allegations of child sexual abuse relate to former officers. No sexual allegations were recorded against any serving officer.
"These matters are subject of an independent inquiry by the IOPC so we are not able to comment further but we want to reassure all of those affected that we will fully cooperate with all inquiries."
A series of high-profile grooming scandals have been exposed in recent years, including in Rotherham and Rochdale.
All followed a similar pattern with the large-scale exploitation of mainly white girls by groups of men of predominantly Pakistani heritage, which the authorities failed to tackle.