Arthur’s grandmother reported the suspected abuse more than once. Hughes’ own brother reported the abuse and went to the house but was told to leave by the police.
Arthur’s case distressed me so much I couldn’t listen to the recordings of him crying and limping trying to make a bed on the floor where he had to sleep. He was only 6!
i shall say again that reporting doesn’t necessarily achieve anything although everyone absolutely must report any suspected abuse.
In little Arthur’s case it was blamed on lockdown. Little Star’s case was because of fears of bias due to a traveller being the abuser. I think behind this is fear of racism, Islamophobia. These people know what to say what victimhood to claim. It makes me sick.