Episode
'Appalling' teenage rape case
- Podcast
- Six O'Clock News
- Published
- May 24, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 987
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- http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002wspn
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Summary
Sir Keir Starmer has welcomed an urgent review of a judge's decision not to give custodial sentences to two boys found guilty of raping two girls. He also praised what he described as the "harrowing and brave testimony" of one of the girls, who told the BBC the sentences had made her question whether it was worth giving evidence in court. Also: Donald Trump says US negotiators should not rush into a deal with Iran. And: A heatwave is declared in several parts of southern England.