Ten men from Bradford arrested over child sex abuse in 1990s

Ten men aged between 49 and 71 have been arrested as part of an investigation into child sexual abuse in Bradford.

The suspects, who are all from the city, have been interviewed and bailed pending further enquiries, West Yorkshire Police said.

The alleged offences are said to have occurred between 1994 and 1997 and relate to six victims who were aged between 13 and 15 at the time.

Police have urged anyone has been a victim of child sexual exploitation to come forward.

Det Ch Insp Vicky Greenbank 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.”

She added: “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.”