Ten men arrested over historical child sexual abuse allegations in Bradford

Ten men have been arrested by police investigating allegations of historical child sexual abuse in Bradford.

West Yorkshire Police said the men, aged between 49 and 71, were arrested at addresses in the city and have been interviewed and bailed pending further inquiries.

The allegations relate to offences, which are reported to have occurred in the area between 1994 and 1997 and relate to six victims who were aged 13 to 15 at the time.

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Detective Chief Inspector Vicky Greenbank of Bradford District Police said: "Safeguarding and protecting children remains the top priority for West Yorkshire Police.

"Child sexual abuse and exploitation is an abhorrent and heinous crime and one which affects some of the most vulnerable people in our society.

"This investigation demonstrates the force's ongoing commitment to the investigation of both current and non-recent sexual offences against children.

"I would urge anyone who has been a victim of sexual abuse, whether recent or non-recent, to report it to the police."

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