Bridlington arrest as police probe non-recent child sexual abuse
Detectives investigating allegations of non-recent of child sexual abuse in Bradford have arrested six men and one woman as part of an operation.
The individuals were arrested from addresses in Bradford, Bolton, Bridlington and Stoke on Trent on suspicion of rape and conspiracy to rape.
The six men, aged between 61 and 70 have been interviewed, five have been bailed and one has been released under investigation.
The woman aged 68 has been bailed pending further enquiries.
The report relates to offences, which are reported to have occurred in the Thorpe Edge area of Bradford in the late 1970s and relate to one female victim who was 14 at the time.
Detective Chief Inspector Vicky Greenbank of Bradford District Police said: “Protecting and safeguarding children is a top priority for West Yorkshire Police and this operation forms part of our ongoing commitment to investigate both current and non-recent sexual offences against children.
“Child sexual abuse and exploitation is an abhorrent crime and one which affects some of the most vulnerable people in our society.
“We would urge anyone who has been a victim of sexual abuse, no matter where or when it took place, to report it to the police. You will be listened to, and you will be believed.
“If someone has sexually abused you, please tell someone.
"We have specially trained officers who investigate these types of offences and can provide support.”