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ITV News
6 days ago
- General
- ITV News
Five men arrested as detectives investigate historic child sexual exploitation in Oldham
Five men have been arrested following a series of police raids as part of a major investigation into historic child sexual exploitation (CSE). The suspects, aged between 37 and 54, were detained on Wednesday morning, 4 June, during warrants executed at properties across Oldham, Tameside and Manchester. The men were arrested on suspicion of rape and remain in custody for questioning. The arrests are linked to alleged grooming and abuse that took place between 2011 and 2014 and form part of Greater Manchester Police 's (GMP) ongoing Operation Sherwood – "a complex and wide-ranging" investigation supported by Oldham Council. GMP have said the cases currently involve four survivors, one of whom recently came forward which prompted the morning raids. Officers from GMP's CSE Major Incident Team have been working closely with the survivors, gathering evidence and intelligence to build a strong foundation for potential prosecutions. Assistant Chief Constable Steph Parker, GMP's lead for Protecting Vulnerable People, said: "The survivors at the centre of these cases have placed their trust in the GMP of today and have the confidence to support prosecutions, which we hold to the highest regard. "Our investigative teams are piecing together all the evidence and taking robust action as soon as we can. "Bringing child abusers to justice is why our detectives work so tirelessly day-in, day-out. It's essential we get this right.' Six other people had already been arrested as part of Operation Sherwood in earlier stages of the investigation. Those suspects have since been released on bail under strict child protection conditions while enquiries continue. GMP confirmed that while the latest group of suspects are not all believed to be directly linked, their arrests relate to ongoing support provided to multiple survivors. In a post shared on X, GMP said: "We've arrested a number of suspected child sex offenders this morning as part of an ongoing specialist GMP investigation."The action relates to alleged grooming in Oldham between 2011 and 2014. The victim supporting today's action continues to be kept updated. "Time will be no barrier to getting justice for victims of child sexual exploitation.'
BBC News
6 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Five arrests across Greater Manchester in historical child sex abuse raids
Five people have been arrested as part of an investigation into historical cases of child sexual Manchester Police carried out dawn raids on homes in Oldham, Manchester and Tameside. The arrests relate to alleged grooming offences in Oldham between 2011 and 2014, the force said."Time will be no barrier to getting justice for victims of child sexual exploitation", a spokesman added. The force is expected to release more details about the arrests later, but have confirmed that all the suspects were held in connection with alleged offences against one raids are part of Operation Sherwood, which was launched by the force in followed a critical report that found authorities, including police, had failed to protect vulnerable young people in Oldham from abuse. 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.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Yahoo
Three arrested in Oldham child sexual abuse raids
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. 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. Child sex abuse victims failed by police - report Greater Manchester Police
BBC News
30-04-2025
- BBC News
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 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 response, both GMP and Oldham Council apologised for their about the latest raids, Assistant Chief Constable Parker said her force was "ramping up" its investigation, with further arrests 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.
