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Three Attackers Sentenced in Fordingbridge Teen Rape Case

5/21/2026

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A sentencing hearing for the three attackers is underway after two teenage girls were raped in Fordingbridge, England.
Court evidence showed the attackers filmed the assaults, posted the videos on social media and prompted abusive messages toward the victims.
One 15-year-old victim said she feared being thrown into the River Avon, while a 14-year-old victim reported a knife threat and nightmares, though no knife was recovered.

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Story summary

A sentencing hearing for the three attackers is underway after two teenage girls were raped in Fordingbridge, England.
Court evidence showed the attackers filmed the assaults, posted the videos on social media and prompted abusive messages toward the victims.
One 15-year-old victim said she feared being thrown into the River Avon, while a 14-year-old victim reported a knife threat and nightmares, though no knife was recovered.