Three arrests in Oldham and Manchester as part of child sexual exploitation investigation
It relates to incidents in the early 2000s concerning a female child victim
Last updated 3rd Aug 2022
Three men have been arrested as part of an ongoing investigation into historical child sexual exploitation in Greater Manchester.
As part of the investigation, detectives from GMP's Force Child Sexual Exploitation Unit raided three properties yesterday morning in Oldham and Manchester.
Aged 64, 61, and 47, three men have been arrested on suspicion of a number of sexual offences relating to incidents in the early 2000s concerning a female child victim.
Detective Inspector Eleanor Humphreys, of our Force Child Sexual Exploitation Unit, said: “The centre of our investigations into non-recent child sexual exploitation is very much focussed on the victims of these awful offences.
“We takes reports of this nature very seriously and all investigations are handled by our specially-trained and dedicated CSE team who deal with cases with the utmost sensitivity and care towards those affected.
“We are committed to enhancing our approach when dealing with non-recent reports of sexual abuse and are proactively tackling this by pursuing all available lines of enquiry through extensive and thorough investigations.
“The action taken this morning across Oldham and Manchester is a step in the right direction and showcases we are actively bringing those responsible to justice.
“Following the arrests this morning, our investigations into non-recent child sexual exploitation are still very much ongoing and I actively encourage anyone with any concerns or information to contact officers via the LiveChat function at www.gmp.police.uk.
“Information and reports can also be shared through Crimestoppers, an independent charity, on 0800 555 111.”