Teens recruited to spy on taxi drivers to root out potential sex abusers

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Teens recruited to spy on taxi drivers to root out potential sex abusers
Teens recruited to spy on taxi drivers to root out potential sex abusers

Young people in Rochdale have been recruited by local licence officials to report "inappropriate behaviour" from taxi drivers in the area.

The "mystery shoppers" are part of a crackdown by Rochdale council on cab drivers and takeaway workers in the town following the conviction of nine men last year for offences including rape and sexual activity with a child.

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