NewsUK NewsCrown courtTwo 15-year-olds who avoided jail for the rape of two girls will have their sentences reviewed after widespread backlash18:24, 12 Jun 2026Updated 18:24, 12 Jun 2026Three teenage boys who were spared jail after being found guilty of raping two girls will have their sentences reviewed by the Court of Appeal in July.‌Two 15-year-olds were given non-custodial sentences after raping the two girls in Fordingbridge, Hampshire, by a judge at Southampton Crown Court who said he wanted to “avoid criminalising these children unnecessarily”.‌A third boy, aged 14, was also convicted of involvement in the second attack and of an indecent images offence.‌Sir Keir Starmer previously announced that the “distressing” case would be referred to the Court of Appeal under the unduly lenient scheme..The sentences will now be considered by senior judges at a two-day hearing starting on July 1.Article continues belowThis is a Breaking News story. You’ll be more likely to see our stories when any big news breaks in future by simply by clicking this link . You can also join The Mirror’s WhatsApp Community or follow us on Google News , Flipboard , Apple News , TikTok , Snapchat , Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and Threads - or visit The Mirror homepage .Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Court caseBreaking NewsCrown courtTeenagers