Ten men arrested over historical child sexual abuse allegations in Bradford
BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND, AUG 1 – Ten men aged 49 to 71 were arrested in connection to abuse of six victims aged 13 to 15 from 1994 to 1997, with all bailed pending further inquiries, police said.
- On Friday morning, West Yorkshire Police announced ten men were arrested in Bradford over allegations involving six victims aged 13 to 15 between 1994 and 1997.
- Amid renewed focus on historic abuse, authorities launched an operation examining mid-1990s abuse claims, following the announcement that hundreds of cases could be reopened, as stated by Home Secretary Yvette Cooper.
- DCI Vicky Greenbank said: `Please be assured that you will be listened to, taken seriously and supported by professionals with experience of dealing with these kinds of offences` as suspects aged between 49 and 71 have been interviewed and bailed pending further inquiries.
- Following the arrests, police urged anyone who has been a victim of child sexual exploitation to come forward, and Ms Cooper vowed at least five local inquiries, including in Oldham, Greater Manchester.
- On Wednesday this week, the son of former MP Ann Cryer alleged a 'cover up' by Bradford Council, dismissing concerns raised more than 20 years ago.
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