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Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Yahoo
Retired PC further arrested in child abuse inquiry
A former South Yorkshire Police officer has been further arrested on suspicion of historical child exploitation and abuse. The retired constable, based in Rotherham, was initially detained last year on suspicion of the attempted rape and indecent assault of two girls in the 1990s, but was arrested again this month over alleged offences against a third victim. The offences are alleged to have taken place when the officer, now in his 60s, was both on and off duty. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said they were "very serious complaints" that were being "thoroughly and robustly investigated". The alleged offences against the third victim were said to have taken place between 1997 and 2002, the IOPC said. The man was also interviewed on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Another former officer, in his 50s and who also worked in Rotherham, was arrested in December. He was interviewed on suspicion of sexual assault, indecent assault and misconduct in public office. IOPC director Emily Barry said: "When we completed the Operation Linden investigations in 2022, into how South Yorkshire Police investigated reports of child sexual exploitation and abuse in Rotherham, we acknowledged that there may be further complaints from survivors." The BBC previously reported that a joint investigation by South Yorkshire Police and the National Crime Agency's Operation Stovewood, which investigates allegations of child sexual abuse in Rotherham between 1997 and 2013, was now under way. The force referred itself to the IOPC in connection with the allegations. Ms Barry added: "These matters came to our attention after we received a referral of a complaint from South Yorkshire Police in October last year. "This was followed by more complaints from a second woman in November and complaints from two further women in December, which were referred to us by SYP as a result of their initial inquiries." Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North or tell us a story you think we should be covering here. South Yorkshire Police IOPC
BBC News
29-01-2025
- BBC News
Retired Rotherham police officer further arrested in child abuse inquiry
A former South Yorkshire Police officer has been further arrested on suspicion of historical child exploitation and retired constable, based in Rotherham, was initially detained last year on suspicion of the attempted rape and indecent assault of two girls in the 1990s, but was arrested again this month over alleged offences against a third offences are alleged to have taken place when the officer, now in his 60s, was both on and off Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said they were "very serious complaints" that were being "thoroughly and robustly investigated". The alleged offences against the third victim were said to have taken place between 1997 and 2002, the IOPC man was also interviewed on suspicion of misconduct in public former officer, in his 50s and who also worked in Rotherham, was arrested in was interviewed on suspicion of sexual assault, indecent assault and misconduct in public director Emily Barry said: "When we completed the Operation Linden investigations in 2022, into how South Yorkshire Police investigated reports of child sexual exploitation and abuse in Rotherham, we acknowledged that there may be further complaints from survivors." 'Very serious complaints' The BBC previously reported that a joint investigation by South Yorkshire Police and the National Crime Agency's Operation Stovewood, which investigates allegations of child sexual abuse in Rotherham between 1997 and 2013, was now under force referred itself to the IOPC in connection with the Barry added: "These matters came to our attention after we received a referral of a complaint from South Yorkshire Police in October last year."This was followed by more complaints from a second woman in November and complaints from two further women in December, which were referred to us by SYP as a result of their initial inquiries." Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North or tell us a story you think we should be covering here.
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Yahoo
Two former South Yorkshire Police officers arrested over Rotherham sexual abuse claims
Two former police officers have been arrested over complaints from four victims of child sexual exploitation in Rotherham. The police watchdog said the alleged offences are said to have been committed by the two former South Yorkshire Police constables, who were based in the town, while they were on and off duty. A retired officer in his 60s is being investigated following complaints of child sexual abuse against two girls between 1995 and 1999, according to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). He was arrested in October on suspicion of misconduct in public office, attempted rape and three counts of indecent assault, and was further arrested this month about reported sexual offences against a third complainant between 1997 and 2002. The second former officer, who is in his 50s, was arrested in December on suspicion of sexual assault and misconduct in public office and one count of indecent assault over alleged incidents in around 1995 to 1996. IOPC Director Emily Barry said: "When we completed the Operation Linden investigations in 2022, into how South Yorkshire Police investigated reports of child sexual exploitation and abuse in Rotherham, we acknowledged that there may be further complaints from survivors. "These matters came to our attention after we received a referral of a complaint from South Yorkshire Police in October last year. "This was followed by more complaints from a second woman in November and complaints from two further women in December, which were referred to us by SYP as a result of their initial enquiries." "Clearly these are very serious complaints and we will ensure they are thoroughly and robustly investigated." This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version. You can receive breaking news alerts on a smartphone or tablet via the Sky News app. You can also follow us on WhatsApp and subscribe to our YouTube channel to keep up with the latest news.
Sky News
29-01-2025
- Sky News
Two former South Yorkshire Police officers arrested over Rotherham sexual abuse claims
Two former police officers have been arrested over complaints from four victims of child sexual exploitation in Rotherham. The police watchdog said the alleged offences are said to have been committed by the two former South Yorkshire Police constables, who were based in the town, while they were on and off duty. A retired officer in his 60s is being investigated following complaints of child sexual abuse against two girls between 1995 and 1999, according to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). He was arrested in October on suspicion of misconduct in public office, attempted rape and three counts of indecent assault, and was further arrested this month about reported sexual offences against a third complainant between 1997 and 2002. The second former officer, who is in his 50s, was arrested in December on suspicion of sexual assault and misconduct in public office and one count of indecent assault over alleged incidents in around 1995 to 1996. IOPC Director Emily Barry said: "When we completed the Operation Linden investigations in 2022, into how South Yorkshire Police investigated reports of child sexual exploitation and abuse in Rotherham, we acknowledged that there may be further complaints from survivors. "These matters came to our attention after we received a referral of a complaint from South Yorkshire Police in October last year. "This was followed by more complaints from a second woman in November and complaints from two further women in December, which were referred to us by SYP as a result of their initial enquiries." "Clearly these are very serious complaints and we will ensure they are thoroughly and robustly investigated." Please refresh the page for the fullest version.
