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Matthew Evans, Violet and John Griffiths and Natasha Webb are the final four to be jailed for sex abuse in Walsall and Wolverhampton.

Four people who were part of a child sex abuse ring have been jailed for almost 60 years in total.

Seven children aged under 13 were abused over a period of nearly 10 years.

Seven children aged under 13 were abused over a period of nearly 10 years.

Seven children aged under 13 were abused over a period of nearly 10 years.

Seven children aged under 13 were abused over a period of nearly 10 years.

Seven children aged under 13 were abused over a period of nearly 10 years.

Their depraved offending was uncovered when a hospital visit by one victim sparked concerns leading to the largest ever child sex abuse case investigated by West Midlands Police.

Investigation uncovered ‘appalling catalogue of sexual abuse’ against seven children over almost a decade

The seven victims were aged 12 and younger. The "systematic" and "shocking" child sex abuse crimes - committed by eight women and 13 men - took place over nearly a decade in Walsall and Wolverhampton, leaving the victims physically hurt and suffering from extreme psychological harm.