Rape and sex abuse victims face longer wait for inquiry

THE launch of the grooming gangs inquiry could be delayed by months after a second potential chairman withdrew.

- By Christian Calgie Senior Political Correspondent

of the inquiry. Last night a Government source said that while ministers will move “as fast as possible” to get things back on track, it will take “likely months” to find a new chair.

Former police officer Jim Gamble’s resignation came just days after ex-social worker Annie Hudson quit on Tuesday.

Preparations have also been thrown into disarray by five grooming gang victims walking out on the process this week.