West Yorkshire Police have charged six people in connection with non-recent child sexual offences in the Bradford district, detectives have confirmed.
Five men and one woman now face charges following an investigation into historical abuse carried out by the force’s dedicated child protection unit. The charges relate to offences that took place in the past, though police have not confirmed the specific timeframe involved.
West Yorkshire Police have not yet released the names of those charged or full details of the specific offences, but confirmed the investigation is centred on the Bradford area.
Detectives in Bradford have been under significant public scrutiny in recent years over the handling of child sexual exploitation cases, and investigations into non-recent offending have become a major focus for forces across the north of England.
The charging of six individuals marks a significant development in what appears to be a complex and long-running investigation. Police have indicated further updates will follow as the cases progress through the courts.
Anyone with information relating to child sexual abuse in the Bradford district is urged to contact West Yorkshire Police directly, or report anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.