Oldham: Three arrested in non-recent child sex abuse operation
Three people have been arrested on suspicion of committing non-recent sexual offences against children in Oldham.Greater Manchester Police (GMP) raided homes in Oldham, Rochdale and Bolton under Operation Sherwood, an investigation into historical cases of child sexual exploitation in the town between 2011 and 2014. Assistant Chief Constable Stephanie Parker said: "We believe there were a number of girls who experienced horrific sexual abuse in Oldham at that time."The force "will not stop until we get justice for those victims", she added.
Operation Sherwood was launched in 2022 after a critical report found that police and council-run agencies had failed to protect vulnerable children from abuse in Oldham.In response, both GMP and Oldham Council apologised for their failures.Speaking about the latest raids, Assistant Chief Constable Parker said her force was "ramping up" its investigation, with further arrests expected.She said officers were "still uncovering the scale" of the abuse and were "absolutely committed to uncovering every single aspect of what occurred in Oldham at that time".The senior officer continued: "We are working really closely with the victims. I would say that confidence in us has grown and I would say that's down to the work that our officers are doing in respect of this."We have officers all over the force, working meticulously, to identify offenders, to gather intelligence, and to pursue the suspects."
Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Daily Mirror
3 hours ago
- Daily Mirror
Woman flashes obscene gesture as mob forces accused baby killer out of her home
Nicole Blain is set to appear in court next year after she was alleged to have killed her baby daughter by shaking just three weeks after she was born at a flat in Greenock, Inverclyde A woman was seen making an obscene gesture towards a baying mob as an accused baby killer was forced to leave her home. Police have charged Nicole Blain, 29, over the death of three-week-old Thea June Wilson at a property in Greenock, in Inverclyde Scotland, on July 14 2023. Prosecutors have alleged she shook the child and inflicted blunt force trauma by unknown means before her death. She denies the charges, and is set to appear before the court in a trial scheduled for April 2026, but the case has already caught significant local attention, with police called to her home after a baying mob materialised outside her flat. Footage obtained by the Daily Record outside of the flat in Johnstone, Renfrewshire, shows officers guarding the property as people gather outside, with shouts of "get her out" as the crowd grew. Other chants of "get her into the back of the van" and "you are lucky that the cops are here" could be heard as two women emerged from the home. In response, one of the pair could be seen flipping up their middle finger at the crowd as the they were bundled into the back of a police van. The curbside protest followed a local social media campaign in which residents of Johnstone have called for "support" to remove her from the area. Videos showing her being moved from the home have been hailed by supporters of the fervent campaign, which has built up across multiple social media accounts, mainly on Facebook. A spokesperson for Police Scotland said however that the crowd dispersed a short time after officers arrived to collect Blain. A spokesperson for the service said: "Around 7.25pm on Monday, 9 June, 2025, we received a report of a crowd gathered outside a property in Floorsburn Crescent, Johnstone. "Officers attended and the crowd dispersed a short time later." Blain's legal team has pleaded not guilty on her behalf following an initial hearing at Glasgow High Court on May 8, with a special defence of incrimination lodged as the defence and prosecution agreed to said they were prepared for a trial. The case, when it comes before the court next year, is expected to last around six days, and several "professional witnesses" are set to be allowed to provide evidence remotely. A fundraiser was launched in the wake of baby Thea's death in a bid to raise roughly £1,200 for the three-week-old's funeral costs. But the page has since been suspended, with donations no longer allowed.
Metro
3 hours ago
- Metro
Woman arrested of 'murder' after boy, 4, found dead inside Maidenhead home
A woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a four-year-old boy was found dead at a Maidenhead home. The unnamed youngster was declared dead at the scene when police arrived at the home on Dunholme End around 6.30pm yesterday. His next have kin have been informed. Police said today a 37-year-old woman from Maidenhead has been arrested on suspicion of murder. She remains in custody. Detective Inspector Rob Underhill said: 'This is an exceptionally tragic incident, in which a young boy has tragically passed away. More Trending 'Although formal identification has not yet taken place, the boy's next of kin are aware and my thoughts, and the thoughts of all of us at Thames Valley Police, are with them at this extremely difficult time. 'We are still in the very early stages of this investigation and have made an arrest in connection with this incident. 'I recognise the concern this will cause in the local community. However, we are confident that there is no wider risk to the community and thank you for your patience as our officers continue their work.' Got a story? Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ Or you can submit your videos and pictures here. For more stories like this, check our news page. Follow on Twitter and Facebook for the latest news updates. You can now also get articles sent straight to your device. Sign up for our daily push alerts here. MORE: British woman accused of smuggling drugs in Angel Delight sachets says she was 'framed' MORE: Mum of murdered footballer 'wishes she had a wand to get rid of knife crime' MORE: Toddler dies after 'drunk dad left her in a hot car for nine hours'
Daily Record
5 hours ago
- Daily Record
Riot police descend on Salford as '60 youths' spark chaos on street
A car has been torched and another smashed to pieces in the mayhem. Riot police scrambled to the streets of Salford this afternoon after "serious disorder" erupted as locals described seeing up to 60 masked youths in the area. A car has been torched and a police car is reported to have been damaged in the shocking scenes which unfolded at Lower Broughton Road in Saford, reports the Mirror. A Fiat 500 was left completely wrecked, with its windscreen and windows shattered, while another vehicle was seen engulfed in flames. A wheelie bin was also hurled into the road and hit by a police tactical aid van. Police confirmed a dispersal order in place and one person has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting a police officer. In a statement GMP Salford said: " Officers are currently dealing with serious disorder on Lower Broughton Road in Salford and there is a dispersal order in place. Behaviour of this nature will not be tolerated and we will respond accordingly. "We have made an arrest on suspicion of assaulting a police officer and one of our vehicles has been damaged." Speaking to Manchester Evening News, a witness described seeing a Fiat 500 car "completely smashed in". "There is a Fiat 500 which has been completely smashed in. It's windows have been stoved in. "The police are here, but they're circling around at the moment. At a rough guess I'd say there are about 50-60 people hanging about, but a lot of residents are also coming out." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. Photos and videos from the scene show riot officers lined up as they attempted to combat the riot. GMP's Photos and footage from the scene show riot officers in full gear lined up as tensions ran high. GMP's motorcycle unit was sent to the scene of the disorder. A rifer was assisted off a bike and the vehicle seized by cops. The nearby Lower Broughton Road is closed between B6186 Frederick Road and A576 Great Cheetham Street West, according to traffic data company Inrix.
