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Teen 'groomed on Snapchat while Xmas shopping before being raped by Afghan gang'
- A 17-year-old girl was groomed on Snapchat and allegedly raped by multiple defendants in Bristol.
- The court heard Safi used Snapchat to groom the girl and arrange the meeting.
- The alleged incidents occurred in a Bristol home after a shopping trip to Cabot Circus.
- Three men and a 16-year-old boy deny multiple charges including rape and human trafficking.
- The mother contacted police, leading to the girl giving a comprehensive account to officers.
- The trial is expected to last up to three weeks at Bristol Crown Court.
- CCTV footage reportedly shows the pair holding hands during the incident.
- The defendants face charges of rape, assault, and potential trafficking.
- Prosecutors say Safi began grooming the girl days before the rapes.
- The girl was later escorted to a Bristol house after initial contact in Somerset.
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