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Yahoo
01-08-2025
- Yahoo
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. Read more on Sky News:UK set for summer stormSuccession star on Trump 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."
The Independent
01-08-2025
- The Independent
Ten men arrested in Bradford police probe over historic child sex abuse
Police have arrested ten men in Bradford as part of a probe into historic child sex abuse. The suspects, aged between 49 and 71, were brought in for questioning over offences involving six victims aged between 13 and 15 and date back from 1994 to 1997, West Yorkshire Police said. All ten men have been bailed pending further enquiries, according to the force. They said safeguarding and protecting children was a 'top priority' for them, adding they are 'committed' to the investigation of both recent and historic sexual offences involving children. A statement from the force said: 'Police investigating non-recent reports of child sexual abuse in Bradford have arrested ten men as part of an arrest operation. 'The individuals were arrested from addresses in Bradford. Ten men, aged between 49 and 71 have been interviewed and bailed pending further enquiries. 'The allegations relate to offences, which are reported to have occurred in the District between 1994 and 1997 and relate to six victims who were aged 13 to 15 at the time.' Detective Chief Inspector Vicky Greenbank of Bradford District Police, added: '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. 'Child sexual abuse and exploitation is an abhorrent and heinous crime and one which affects some of the most vulnerable people in our society. 'Tackling child abuse is not something that any one agency can do in isolation; we work closely with our partners and charities to support victims, bring perpetrators to justice and to make our communities safer. '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.'
Sky News
01-08-2025
- Sky News
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 from addresses in the city. 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. Detective Chief Inspector Vicky Greenbank of Bradford District Police 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. "I would urge anyone who has been a victim of sexual abuse, whether recent or non-recent, to report it to the police." Please refresh the page for the latest version.
The Sun
02-07-2025
- The Sun
Man charged with murder and child destruction by cops after pregnant mum-of-two found dead at home in Co Down
A MAN has been charged with the murder of pregnant mother-of-two Sarah Montgomery in Co Down. The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) confirmed this evening that detectives investigating the death have charged a man, 28, with murder and child destruction. 2 The 28-year-old man is due to appear before Newtownards Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, July 2. The PSNI added in a statement: "As is normal procedure, all charges are reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service." A 42-year-old woman arrested over the same incident has since been released. Pregnant mother-of-two Ms Montgomery died at her home in Donaghadee, Co Down on Saturday. Police had said the two people arrested were known to the victim and no-one else is being sought in connection with the death. On Tuesday detectives confirmed the woman, who had been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender, had been released unconditionally. The death of Ms Montgomery has led to fresh concerns from politicians about the level of violence against women and girls in Northern Ireland. Floral tributes have been left outside Ms Montgomery's home in the Elmfield Walk area. Detective Chief Inspector Tom Phillips said on Monday: 'This is an incredibly tragic case which has devastated Sarah's family and friends, and leaves two small children without their beloved mum. 'Specially trained officers will continue to support Sarah's family and we are working to do everything in our power to bring anyone involved to justice. 'If you know anything that will help with our investigation, please contact us on 101 quoting reference number 865 28/06/25.' 2
BreakingNews.ie
30-06-2025
- BreakingNews.ie
Police investigating murder of Sarah Montgomery make second arrest
Police investigating the murder of pregnant mother-of-two Sarah Montgomery in Co Down have made a second arrest. A 42-year-old woman has been arrested in Belfast on Monday on suspicion of assisting an offender. Advertisement A 28-year-old man, who was arrested on suspicion of murder over the weekend, remains in police custody. Police said they had been granted a court extension of a further 36 hours to question him. Ms Montgomery, 27, died at a house in Donaghadee on Saturday. Our detectives have made a second arrest – a 42-year-old woman - as our investigation into the tragic murder of Sarah Montgomery in Donaghadee continues at pace. Any information you can provide, no matter how small, could be invaluable. Full details: — Police Ards and North Down (@PSNIArdsNDown) June 30, 2025 Police have said that both suspects were known to the victim and no-one else is being sought in connection with the crime. Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) detectives have made a new appeal for information. Advertisement Detective Chief Inspector Tom Phillips said: 'We are working at pace to determine the circumstances of Sarah's tragic murder and need help from people in the Donaghadee and Belfast areas. 'Did you see or hear anything unusual or suspicious in the Elmfield Walk area of Donaghadee between 1.20pm and 2.20pm on Friday June 27? 'Did you see a yellow Jeep Avenger in the Airport Road area of the Belfast Harbour Estate, East Belfast between 3.30pm and 4.15pm on Friday June 27? 'Do you have CCTV, dashcam or phone footage which could be useful in our investigation? Advertisement 'Even if you think it may not be important, please come forward and speak with us as even very small pieces of information could prove invaluable to us.' Mr Phillips added: 'This is an incredibly tragic case which has devastated Sarah's family and friends, and leaves two small children without their beloved mum. 'Specially trained officers will continue to support Sarah's family and we are working to do everything in our power to bring anyone involved in this senseless murder to justice. 'If you know anything that will help with our investigation, please contact us on 101 quoting reference number 865 28/06/25.' Advertisement Meanwhile, the Northern Ireland Assembly has been told that the epidemic of violence against women and girls in Northern Ireland is worsening. A number of MLAs raised concerns over gender-based violence. First Minister Michelle O'Neill said: 'Another young mother, her life being taken. 'It's just such a tragedy and it just really underlines for us all once again that we have a huge problem in our society with violence against women and girls.' Advertisement SDLP MLA Cara Hunter said the death of Sarah Montgomery was an 'unspeakable act of violence' (Liam McBurney/PA) The Assembly was told Ms Montgomery was the 27th adult woman to be killed in Northern Ireland since 2020. SDLP MLA Cara Hunter said the death of Ms Montgomery was an 'unspeakable act of violence which has robbed her children of their mother and shattered a family forever'. She added: 'There is no grief more profound than that of a child torn from the love, safety and care of their mother. 'Their lives undoubtedly changed forever.' Ms Hunter said: 'This is not an isolated incident. It is part of a worsening epidemic of violence against women and girls in Northern Ireland. 'We are failing women, we are failing children and we are failing to meet this crisis with sufficient urgency, co-ordination and political will that it so greatly requires. 'Too many women in our communities live in fear, fear in their homes, fear on the streets and fear in their relationships. 'This fear is not imagined. It is real and it is justified.' DUP MLA Stephen Dunne said Ms Montgomery's death was devastating (Liam McBurney/PA) DUP North Down MLA Stephen Dunne described the death of Ms Montgomery as 'devastating'. He added: 'Sarah is the 27th adult woman to be killed in Northern Ireland since 2020. 'The majority of these woman have been killed in their own homes, which is a truly shocking and devastating figure. 'A home should be a place of refuge and safety, but sadly that is not always the case. 'Again, it highlights the need for tougher sentencing as well, when we see so many lives ended and totally devastated and shattered with this ongoing scourge of our society of violence against women and girls.' He added: 'Donaghadee is a very close-knit and caring community and I know the community there is already rallying around the family of Sarah Montgomery. 'There is a real sense of shock and sadness and alarm around the devastating events at the weekend.' Alliance Party MLA Connie Egan described the death of Ms Montgomery as an 'absolutely tragic loss'. Connie Egan said the death of Ms Montgomery was a tragic loss (Liam McBurney/PA) She said: 'My thoughts first and foremost are with Sarah's loved ones, her family and, of course, her two little children who have to grow up without their mummy. 'Sarah was also pregnant at the time she was killed. 'This is an absolutely horrendous and tragic loss and I know the people in Donaghadee are shocked. 'Tributes left outside her home describe Sarah as a beautiful, kind and wonderful mother.' She added: 'Sarah was the 27th woman to have been killed in Northern Ireland since 2020. 'Our rates of violence against women and girls in Northern Ireland are shockingly high and it is completely unacceptable.'
