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Eleven arrested in online child sexual exploitation investigation

Tuesday, 19 March 2019 07:00

By News @sunriseradiouk

Photo Credit - WYP

11 men have been arrested as part of an investigation into online child sexual exploitation in the Bradford district.

Last week detectives executed warrants at addresses across the district in response to information about people suspected of using devices such as computers and mobile phones to contact children.

The operation also saw more than 25 devices seized for further investigation.

West Yorkshire Police said the men, who were aged between 19 and 56, were questioned and later released under investigation or bailed to allow for further enquiries to be made to establish the extent of any offending.

Detective Chief Inspector Alan Weekes, said: “West Yorkshire Police is committed to tackling child sexual exploitation in all its forms by working with partners to protect those who may be at risk and taking action against the perpetrators.

“This investigation was launched following information received from the public and partners about people in Bradford District who were suspected of using computers and mobile phones to contact and potentially meet up with children.

“We want to make it clear to those committing such offences that you cannot hide behind your mobile phone or internet use and we will target you, as we would do in any other situation where a child or children are being exploited.

“This is an ongoing investigation and we expect to make further arrests as our enquiries progress.”

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