Beeston man arrested as Leeds police investigate historic child sex abuse claims
A man has been arrested as part of a police investigation into historic child sex abuse in Leeds.
Police investigating a non-recent report of child sexual abuse in Leeds have arrested a man.
The 60-year-old man was arrested from an address in the Beeston area of Leeds. He is currently in custody.
Detective Superintendent Sarah Lambert, of Leeds District, said: “We are committed to working alongside local authorities and other organisations to support victims of child sexual abuse, bring offenders to justice and make our communities safer.
“Protecting children and putting victims at the heart of our investigations is an absolute focus for West Yorkshire Police. If you do feel ready to make a report to the police then please be assured that your report will be treated sensitively and investigated by specially trained officers who will listen and support you.”
The arrest relates to an investigation into offences against a female victim, which are reported to have occurred in Leeds between 2005 and 2007.
West Yorkshire Police support the national ‘When you are ready’ campaign, which encourages victims and survivors of child sexual abuse to tell a friend or contact a support organisation, whenever they’re ready to do so.