Wakefield police investigating historic child abuse case call for Scout club members from 1960s to come forward

Police investigating an historic child abuse in Wakefield have requested anyone who attended scout clubs in the 1960s to come forward.

Police have appealed for anyone who may have attended scout clubs in the district between 1967 and 1968 to get in touch.

Scout club attendees in the Wakefield area between 1967 and 1968 have been asked to come forward.placeholder image
Scout club attendees in the Wakefield area between 1967 and 1968 have been asked to come forward.

A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: “A man has been interviewed in connection with an alleged offence in Pontefract and it is believed that there could be other victims.

“If you believe you can assist with this investigation then please contact Wakefield District Child Safeguarding Unit on 101, or use the livechat facility on the West Yorkshire Police website.

“The crime reference is 13230302829.

“Information can also be reported anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or online.”

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