Ten men have been arrested by West Yorkshire police in connection with allegations of child sexual abuse in Bradford during the 1990s. The suspects, aged between 49 and 71, were taken from addresses across the city.
The alleged offences are said to have occurred between 1994 and 1997, involving six victims who were aged between 13 and 15 at the time. All ten men have been interviewed and released on bail pending further inquiries.
Detective Inspector Vicky Greenbank of West Yorkshire police said: “Safeguarding and protecting children remains the top priority for West Yorkshire police. This investigation demonstrates the force’s ongoing commitment to the investigation of both current and non-recent sexual offences against children.”
She added: “Child sexual abuse and exploitation is an abhorrent and heinous crime and one which affects some of the most vulnerable people in our society. Tackling child abuse is not something that any one agency can do in isolation.”
The force urged anyone who has been a victim of sexual abuse, whether recent or non-recent, to report it to the police, assuring that they will be listened to and supported. Further information and support are available via the police website and whenyouareready.co.uk.
