Police arrest 19 men in Bradford in relation to historic child sex abuse

Police have arrested 19 men following an investigation into non-recent allegations of child sex abuse.

West Yorkshire Police detained the mean after a number of raids in the Bradford area following a month-long investigation.

The men, aged between 36 and 55, have all been interviewed and released pending further enquiries.

Detective Chief Inspector Alan Weekes of Bradford District Police appealed for any other victims of child sex abuse to come forward

West Yorkshire Police said the alleged offences relate to one female victim and took place between 2000 and 2005.

Detective Chief Inspector Alan Weekes, of Bradford District Police, said:
“This investigation forms part of West Yorkshire Police’s ongoing commitment to the investigation of both current and non-recent sexual offences against children.

We would urge anyone who has been a victim of sexual abuse, whether recent or historic, to report it to the police.

Please be assured that you will be listened to, taken seriously and supported by professionals with experience of dealing with these kind of offences.”

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