A BBC investigation has revealed reports of child sexual abuse involving children as young as 11 years old at mini-marts across the West Midlands region. The reports document incidents spanning a 10-year period.

According to the BBC's findings, these reports were reviewed by a safeguarding group that included police representatives. The investigation appears to have uncovered a pattern of abuse occurring at small retail establishments in the area.

The reports suggest the abuse cases involve very young victims, with some children reportedly as young as 11 years old. The timeline indicates this has been an ongoing issue over the past decade rather than recent isolated incidents.

The involvement of a safeguarding group that included police suggests these reports were part of official channels designed to protect children and investigate potential crimes. However, the BBC report does not specify what actions were taken in response to these reports or whether any prosecutions resulted.

The investigation highlights concerns about child safety in retail environments and the effectiveness of safeguarding mechanisms in identifying and addressing such abuse.