Police took rape allegation of girl, 12, ‘very seriously’ inquest told

Southport: So, there’s this heartbreaking story about a 12-year-old girl named Semina Halliwell. She reported being raped and, sadly, took her own life shortly after. The inquest revealed that the police really did take her allegations seriously.

Detective Sergeant Christopher Loughead, who was in charge of the case, insisted he never pressured her to change her mind. He met with Semina just days before her tragic death. She had been facing harassment after her report, which made everything even tougher for her.

On the night of June 9, Semina walked out of a police interview, saying she had “had enough.” She was supposed to give a video interview the next day but never made it. Her mom, Rachel, believes that if there had been better support, Semina might still be here today.

The inquest is ongoing, and it’s clear that there are a lot of questions about how the investigation was handled. Semina’s family is looking for answers, and it’s a tough situation for everyone involved. It’s just so tragic to think about what she went through and how things could have been different.