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Crewe Raid: Six Arrested Over Sexual Assault, Forced Marriage

4/29/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Over 500 officers raided three Crewe properties linked to the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light.
Six members were arrested as the investigation continues.
Police allege sexual assault, forced marriage and modern slavery against a single female victim in 2023.
Chief Superintendent Gareth Wrigley said the probe targets alleged crimes, not the religion, and assured residents there is no risk to the wider community.

History

Historical Context

The United Kingdom’s 1833 Slavery Abolition Act ended legal slavery across most colonies, establishing a precedent for later anti-exploitation laws. Building on that legacy, the 2015 Modern Slavery Act required police to prioritize forced-marriage and sexual-exploitation cases, funding nationwide training. Crewe police’s recent raid on Ahmadiyya-linked homes shows the Act’s continued enforcement.

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Story summary

Over 500 officers raided three Crewe properties linked to the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light.
Six members were arrested as the investigation continues.
Police allege sexual assault, forced marriage and modern slavery against a single female victim in 2023.
Chief Superintendent Gareth Wrigley said the probe targets alleged crimes, not the religion, and assured residents there is no risk to the wider community.

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