'I'm scared I'm going to see them' | Teenage Hampshire victim speaks to Newsnight
May 31, 2026
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13:37Now Playing'I'm scared I'm going to see them' | Teenage Hampshire victim speaks to Newsnight
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as posted by the channelA girl whose teenage rapists were spared custody and will now have their sentences reviewed has told BBC Newsnight's Victoria Derbyshire she wants "freedom" from fear.
The girl, who was 14 when she was raped in Fordingbridge, Hampshire, told BBC Newsnight: "I just want to be able to go on a walk without being scared that I'm going to see them and they're gonna try to do something again."
Her father said the January 2025 attack has caused a "lifelong impact" on his daughter and called for a custodial sentence for the boys. "This is a life sentence for her," he said.
The sentences are being referred to the Court of Appeal, after an outcry when the boys were given youth rehabilitation orders.
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Three boys were involved in the attack - two boys, then aged 14, were convicted of rape. A third, then 13, was guilty of rape by aiding and abetting the attack.
The Sentencing Council for England and Wales says that even in very serious cases, courts are expected to prioritise rehabilitation for children and use custody only as a last resort.
Both parents spoke anonymously to BBC Newsnight presenter Victoria Derbyshire along with their daughter.
The teenage girl said her mental health has suffered significantly following the attack and she struggles to get out of bed.
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