Four men from Bradford and Leeds arrested in historic child sex abuse investigation
Four men have been arrested as part of an investigation into allegations of non-recent of child sexual abuse in Bradford.
Detectives have arrested four men from addresses in Bradford and Leeds on suspicion of rape, conspiracy to rape and sexual assault.
All four men, aged between 52 and 72, have been interviewed and released on conditional bail. The allegations relate to offences, reported to have occurred in the Bradford area between 1992 and 1995 and relate to one female victim.
Detective Chief Inspector Vicky Greenbank of Bradford District Police said: “Protecting and safeguarding children is a top priority for West Yorkshire Police and this operation forms part of our ongoing commitment to investigate both current and non-recent sexual offences against children.
“Child sexual abuse and exploitation is an abhorrent crime and one which affects some of the most vulnerable people in our society. We would urge anyone who has been a victim of sexual abuse, no matter where or when it took place, to report it to the police. You will be listened to, and you will be believed.
“If someone has sexually abused you, please tell someone. We have specially trained officers who investigate these types of offences and can provide support.”
Anyone concerned about child exploitation, can learn more and report it directly via the Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) link.
More information is also available via the ‘What to do if you have been sexually assaulted or raped’ section on the West Yorkshire Police website.