Nineteen men arrested in Kirklees child sexual abuse investigation
All have been interviewed in connection with the abuse of five girls between 2000 and 2009.
Last updated 3rd Nov 2025
Nineteen men have been arrested as part of an investigation into non-recent child sexual abuse in Kirklees and across West Yorkshire.
All have been interviewed and bailed having been questioned in connection with the abuse of five girls between 2000 and 2009.
The men were arrested during October from addresses in Kirklees, Calderdale , Bradford and outside of West Yorkshire.
Alleged offences include rape, sexual assault, and human trafficking which largely happened in the Kirklees area.
Detective Chief Inspector Rob Stevens, of West Yorkshire Police, said:
“Safeguarding children and bringing to justice those involved in child sexual abuse remains a key focus for West Yorkshire Police, and this large scale enquiry demonstrates our ongoing commitment to investigating both current and non-recent sexual offences.
“All those arrested have now been questioned and released pending further enquiries in what has been a lengthy and complex investigation.”
He added: “Child sexual abuse and exploitation is an abhorrent and heinous crime and one which affects some of the most vulnerable people in our society, and we have made large strides in recent years in Kirklees to bring persons involved in these dreadful crimes before the courts.
“We have teams of specialist safeguarding units across each District in West Yorkshire, which include police officers dedicated to dealing with both current and non-recent child abuse and child sexual exploitation.
“Tackling child abuse is not something that any one agency can do in isolation; we work closely with local authorities, other organisations and charities to support victims, bring the perpetrators to justice and make our communities safer.
“We would urge anyone who has been a victim of sexual abuse, whether recent or historic, 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 kind of offences."