Police arrest 21 West Yorkshire men in non-recent child sexual abuse investigation

The men were arrested from addresses in Bradford, Shipley and Keighley during a three-week operation.

Aged between 33 and 41, they have all been interviewed and released pending further enquiries.

The alleged offences are said to have taken place around the Bradford district between 2001 and 2009 and relate to one female victim.

Detective Superintendent Sarah Jones, of Bradford District Police, said: “This investigation forms part of West Yorkshire Police’s commitment to the investigation of both current and non-recent sexual offences against children.

“Tackling child abuse is not something that any one agency can do in isolation though which is why we work closely with local authorities and other organisations and charities to support victims, bring offenders to justice and make our communities safer.

“We would urge anyone who has been a victim of sexual abuse, whether recent or historic, 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 kind of offences.”