The leader of the Welsh Conservatives and Clwyd West MS, Darren Millar, is urging for a Wales-wide inquiry into grooming gangs following charges against four men in Rhyl.

Mr. Millar has stressed the urgent need to protect vulnerable children, hold perpetrators accountable, and provide justice for victims of sexual exploitation.

Commenting, the Clwyd West MS said: “This case provides yet further evidence in support of my calls for a Wales-wide grooming gang inquiry.

“In spite of repeated reassurances from the First Minister and Welsh police forces, it is clear from the testimony of brave victims, and from cases in both north and south of the country, that grooming gangs have been operating in Wales.

"We need to know the full extent of these problems in order that we can protect vulnerable children, ensure that perpetrators are held to account for their evil crimes, and secure justice for victims.

"The lack of urgency from either the Welsh or UK Governments on this issue is alarming and a cause for concern. It's been two months since the UK Government promised a national inquiry yet we've seen no evidence of progress."

He added, "When I called for an inquiry back in January, other politicians tried to shut me down but cases like this make me all the more determined to fight for victims."