16 arrests made in investigation into non-recent child sex offences in Calderdale
Fifteen men and a woman, aged between 39 and 73, have been questioned
16 people have been arrested as part of an investigation into non-recent child sex offences in Calderdale.
15 men and one woman, aged between 39 and 73, were detained at address in Halifax, Dewsbury, Oldham, Manchester and Rossendale.
All have since been released on bail pending further investigations.
It comes as part of a probe into offences committed against two female victims between 2000 and 2004.
Detective Chief Inspector Claire Smith of Calderdale District Police, said:
“This investigation forms part of West Yorkshire Police’s commitment to the investigation of both current and non-recent sexual offences against children.
“We would urge anyone who has been a victim of sexual abuse, no matter the time past, 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 kinds of offences.
“Tackling child abuse is something we take extremely seriously, which is why we work closely with local authorities and other organisations and charities to support victims, bring offenders to justice and make our communities safer."