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Nineteen Arrested in Historic Child Abuse Investigation

11/4/2025

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Nineteen men were arrested in West Yorkshire last month as part of a historic child sexual abuse investigation.
The arrests occurred in Kirklees, Calderdale, and Bradford with charges including rape, sexual assault, and human trafficking.
The allegations come from five women who say they were abused between 2000 and 2009.
Detective Chief Inspector Rob Stevens said safeguarding children is paramount and that the investigation remains ongoing.

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Story summary

Nineteen men were arrested in West Yorkshire last month as part of a historic child sexual abuse investigation.
The arrests occurred in Kirklees, Calderdale, and Bradford with charges including rape, sexual assault, and human trafficking.
The allegations come from five women who say they were abused between 2000 and 2009.
Detective Chief Inspector Rob Stevens said safeguarding children is paramount and that the investigation remains ongoing.