Ellie Williams’ Sex-Trafficking Story – Raped, Beaten and Trafficked by Pakistani Men in UK

By Ellie Williams

I think this is the hardest post I’m ever going to write.

Last night, I went missing as some of you may be aware, as Lucy shared it. Sorry for concerning people. I’m safe now. I didn’t want to share this because I’m scared of the judgement that will come with it.

It’s why I keep quiet about what has happened to me.

But people have asked me to tell my story. When people have asked why I have had a black eye or bruises, I’ve made every excuse, from falling over to banging it on a door.

I didn’t want to share this, but people need to know about this local and very real issue. People need to be looking out for young girls and protecting them. If me sharing my story helps raise awareness and helps just one person, then it will make this worthwhile.

Yesterday, I was put into the back of a car, taken to an address to have sex with three Asian men. Afterward, I was beaten because I was in debt to these men for not attending “parties” for over 7 weeks due to coronavirus.

The organisers of the party decided to beat me to teach me a lesson. They decided that I don’t learn from being battered as I’ve received beatings before but “still continuing to make the same mistakes” so they decided to try and cut my finger off! They then continued screaming in my face, waving a knife around saying they would kill me.

MK10ART's painting of Ellie.

MK10ART’s painting of Ellie.

These are evil yet clever men.

They know how to manipulate, convince, and threaten girls into staying – and when they can’t, they use extreme violence!

I used to believe that these people loved me. I realise now that they used me for their own gain and profit.

They have beaten me on multiple occasions, sometimes for no reason at all. They have given me drugs to the point I was nearly addicted to heroin!

They have stripped me naked, beaten me, and dumped me in the middle of nowhere with nothing, I mean nothing, no money, phone, ID, clothes, shoes, nothing!

They did this once in winter where I got found with bad hypothermia. They have broken my ribs, many bones in my face, they have split my ear, cut my throat, attempted to cut my boobs and nipples off; they have carved words into my body, branded me with letters; they have dislocated my elbow; they have stabbed me; they have burnt me and used me as an ashtray to stump cigarettes out; they have beaten me black.

I have had a bleed on the brain from a head injury, I have lost some vision in one of my eyes from being smacked so badly. Now, I have had my finger cut. They have put lit petrol rags and threatening letters thru my letter box, they have followed me home, tried to drown me, strangled me, and they have stalked me.

They have had guns they have waved around and held to my head. They have abused me in every way possible. They have emotionally abused me calling me every name. It got to the point where I was being abused all the time and being hit and hurt weekly! I am incredibly lucky not to be dead already! I thought the only way I could escape this life was to marry one of them, get pregnant, or kill myself.

I used to just laugh these situations off, pretend like I was invisible and I would always be okay There’s only so long you can pretend everything is alright before you break. I did break and tried to kill myself to escape.

I lost all my self-respect and I didn’t actually care if I was killed because at least then all of this would be over. I know now that this has gone too far and everything is not okay. I have scars across my body that won’t go away but, even worse, I have memories that won’t disappear that I can’t forget!

This has been years of me being trafficked to places across Manchester, Yorkshire, Lancashire,, and Cumbria. Mostly Leeds, Huddersfield, Oldham, Preston, Blackpool, Lancaster, and Morcombe.

I have also been to other places as well as attending “parties” locally in Barrow. This is to have sex with Asian men with me receiving nothing for it. I am not the only girl in Barrow who has gone thru this or is going thru this. I know plenty of girls involved, including girls from away. These are local men and men from away. These are mostly Pakistani men and some are business owners.

I wish I could name all of those involved but due to current ongoing investigations, I’m not allowed. I have spoken and it was the scariest thing I have ever done. My world completely turned upside down and I was a “grass” and it’s been so hard dealing with all these beatings, making excuses and covering things up. I know this is only a temporary stage and once this is done, I will feel the biggest relief.

I will continue telling the police everything I know and helping them to fix this. I will get the justice I deserve and I will be so proud of myself. I want to encourage any other girl to go to the police and speak and also remind them that this isn’t a normal life.

I hope me sharing this means that people can notice signs. If anyone suspects a girl to be involved, report it to teachers, social services, child abuse hotline, police, parents.

Parents gain trust with your children so they won’t be afraid to tell you things, so they don’t hide things, so they don’t become secretive! Don’t cause unnecessary drama which will push them away from you but closer to their abusers.

Adults in responsible positions, look for this in young girls: look for them becoming withdrawn, acting strangely, look for signs of intoxication, drug habits, mental health, look for bruises that they are unable to explain; don’t rule it out, always consider it as a very real possibility.

Girls, open up. Speak to your friends and parents. Tell someone you trust, you can speak to child abuse hotline, samaritans, people at the women’s centre. Tell the truth, you will be believed.

Please also remember these men will promise you the world and deliver nothing. They don’t love you. Every word they say is a lie.

Also, remember if a man asks you to keep it a secret, it’s usually because what he is doing is wrong. Remember, it’s not your secret to keep.

Please also remember there are age restrictions on sexual activity for a reason. You should never feel pressured into having sex. You should never be bribed or convinced that it’s the right thing.

These are real photos taken of me during this abuse. They are disturbing and embarrassing for me but it’s the reality of this abuse.

I could post more but this shows enough. Show young girls these photos if you must, might scare them/ teach them it might be fun and nice at the start but this is how it ends.

I am very lucky to be surrounded by amazing friend/ family/ work colleagues that have always stuck by me and never given up on me even when I had given up on myself. They have always supported me through the hardest and darkest of times and for that, I am forever grateful!

They have always given me the strength to continue when I couldn’t find it myself. They have always remained by my side even when I’ve been filled with hate and anger towards the world❤️

This is not okay. No excuse justifies hurting another human in this way. If anybody needs help or a friend, my inbox is always open! Please do not hesitate to contact me. I will listen and I will help in any way possible. You will not be alone and I will understand.

Like I said, you are welcome to share this story. If it helps just one person it will make everything worthwhile.

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