Fifteen men and a woman arrested in Kirklees child sexual abuse investigation
They're being questioned over offences which allegedly happened in Dewsbury and Bradford in the 1990s
Last updated 12th Feb 2026
Fifteen men and one woman have been arrest as part of an investigation into non-recent child sexual abuse allegations in Kirklees.
The arrests were made across Huddersfield, Bradford, Dewsbury, and Batley - from last November.
All suspects have been interviewed and either released on bail or remain under investigation.
Detectives are focusing on serious offenses against ten women, who were children when they were allegedly abused between 1990 and 1996.
The group have been questioned on suspicion of offences including rape, attempted rape, and aiding and abetting rape, predominantly taking place in Dewsbury, Ossett, and Bradford.
Detective Chief Inspector Rob Stevens of West Yorkshire Police said:
“An extensive investigation remains ongoing into these non-recent offences. All those arrested have now been interviewed and released pending our continuing enquires in conjunction with partners at the CPS.
“We continue to urge anyone who has been a victim of sexual abuse to report it to us, no matter how long ago it occurred.
“Please be assured that you will be listened to, taken seriously and supported by professionals with experience of dealing with these kind of offences.
“If you are concerned about child exploitation, you can learn more and report to us directly."
“If you have been affected but have not yet made a report, you can find out more about support at our When You Are Ready webpage "