Paedophilia case shocks town

ANGERS, a town in western France known for its medieval castle and Cointreau liqueur, now has a new, more sordid reputation — as the home of a paedophilia ring where parents allegedly raped, abused and pimped children and even babies.

Sixty-six people went on trial this week, but some residents still apparently refuse to accept that such crimes could be perpetrated in their midst.

Said deputy mayor Michelle Moreau: "I've heard people say to me, 'But you know, these children were used to it.' It's the horror of horror."