Ten men, aged between 49 and 71, have been arrested on offences relating to non-recent reports of child sexual abuse in Bradford, West Yorkshire Police have said. The allegations relate to offences, which are reported to have occurred in the District between 1994 and 1997, and relate to six victims who were aged 13 to 15 at the time. The men have been interviewed and bailed pending further enquiries.
Detective Chief Inspector Vicky Greenbank of Bradford District 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. 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; we work closely with our partners and charities to support victims, bring perpetrators to justice and to make our communities safer. I would urge anyone who has been a victim of sexual abuse, whether recent or non-recent, to report it to the police. Please be assured that you will be listened to, taken seriously and supported by professionals with experience of dealing with these kinds of offences.”
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