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The 250,000 UK grooming gang figure is not based on official data

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Updated 02 Jul, 2026

The 250,000 UK grooming gang figure is not based on official data

Recently, misinformation has spread based on reality, and numbers have now become a point of contention, raising several questions.

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Viral video does not show Baloch civilians pelting stones at armoured vehicle; is from Afghanistan

Verdict: False

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