The police watchdog is investigating allegations of harassment, trolling and a threat against a Rotherham grooming gang victim.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) launched two separate investigations relating to South Yorkshire Police last year, GB News can disclose.
The investigations are assessing if South Yorkshire Police was involved in online harassment, stalking and leaking personal information about the victim.
The IOPC is also investigating an alleged threat made against the survivor by phone in 2019.
An IOPC spokesman said: “We are incredibly grateful to all the brave victim-survivors of abuse who have come forward. It is important their concerns are listened to and appropriate action taken to address them.
“We are investigating complaints made by a woman relating to the treatment she received from South Yorkshire Police (SYP) in the years after she reported being a victim of child sexual abuse. These include an alleged threat made over the phone in 2019 and allegations that SYP was involved in online harassment, stalking and leaking personal information about her.
“These investigations, which began in August and October 2025, are ongoing and, to date, no conduct matters have been identified for any named individuals. This will remain under review throughout.”
South Yorkshire Police said in a statement: “We are aware of the allegations and continue to support the IOPC investigation.
“Should their assessment indicate that an officer has breached the Standards of Professional Behaviour which amount to misconduct or gross misconduct, we will take necessary and proportionate steps in line with the Police Conduct Regulations 2020.”
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