Opening of Rotherham CSE trial delayed

THE Rotherham child sexual exploitation (CSE) scandal is due to finally be opened today after being delayed.

The jury was sworn in on Tuesday and the prosecution was due to open the case this morning at Sheffield Crown Court.

Her Honour Judge Sarah Wright told the jury on Tuesday that it was a complex case and certain documentation the jury was going to be given needed to still be agreed by the defence counsel.

The judge said the case would be opened tomorrow morning.

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