ByEd Thomas, UK editor, Rebecca Wearn and Patrick ClahanePublished11 June 2026 Being bribed with vapes and alcohol by mini-mart workers is a "normal" thing to hear about, two schoolgirls tell us on Hexthorpe Rd in Doncaster. They say they are frightened to walk through the area, saying they have heard stories on social media about local girls being targeted. "It makes you scared," one tells us. Earlier on Thursday, a local mini-mart worker was sentenced to 29 years in jail for raping six children in 2024. Bawan Harwe, a 28-year-old Iraqi national, lured underage girls back to his flat – also on Hexthorpe Road – with the promise of free vapes and cash. Sheffield Crown Court heard Harwe targeted the victims because of their age, plied them with drink and drugs, and raped or abused them. The youngest victim was 12 years old. The BBC understands Harwe is seeking asylum but the Home Office says it cannot confirm his status in the UK for legal reasons.
Published: June 11, 2026 5:06 pm
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