Three arrests in connection with non-recent child sexual abuse at Bradford children's homes
Two men and a woman, all in their 80s, have been arrested
Three people, all in their 80s, have been arrested as part of an investigation into non-recent child sexual abuse in children's homes in Bradford.
The offences are said to have happened against eight victims aged between 5 and 17 at two locations in the district during the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s.
Both the Burley in Wharfedale Assessment Centre and Brunswick Road Children’s care home, which are the alleged locations of the crimes, have since closed.
Detective Chief Inspector Vicky Greenbank of Bradford District Police said:
“Protecting and safeguarding children is a top priority for West Yorkshire Police and this operation forms part of our ongoing commitment to investigate both current and non-recent sexual offences against children.
“Child sexual abuse and exploitation is an abhorrent crime and one which affects some of the most vulnerable people in our society.
“We would urge anyone who has been a victim of sexual abuse, no matter where or when it took place, to report it to the police. You will be listened to and you will be believed.
“If anyone has any information about incidents that happened at this location we would appeal for them to come forward and provide information to us via 101 or use the live chat options at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat quoting reference 13170106973.”