Three men have been convicted of raping a girl in Rotherham, following an investigation by the National Crime Agency. The victim, who was around 14 at the time of the offences, reported the abuse as an adult. The convictions followed a case tied to Operation Stovewood, which investigated grooming, exploitation and sustained sexual abuse between 2008 and 2010. Two of the men absconded ahead of trial, and the NCA is now appealing to the public for information on their whereabouts. Officers investigating the pair have pursued multiple lines of enquiry, and believe one man may have left the country illegally. The investigation describes a pattern of abuse across the 2000s. One man, on conditional bail while awaiting trial, had surrendered his passport to the NCA as a condition. Another man was on unconditional court bail before trial and fled the country on 22 September, travelling on a flight to Qatar before investigators believe he went on to Pakistan. A third man, also convicted, has been remanded in custody ahead of sentencing. Sentencing for the remaining two men is also due to take place. Anyone with information on the whereabouts or recent movements of the absconded men is urged to report it 100% anonymously to Crimestoppers or directly to the National Crime Agency. The NCA said the victim’s courage in reporting the abuse led to convictions, and that specially trained officers continue to support her as the investigation work progresses.