THREE men have been arrested in relation to non-recent allegations of child sexual abuse in Bradford.

They were all arrested from addresses in the district during a three-day operation earlier this week.

All three men, who police say are aged “between 40 and 66”, have been interviewed and released under investigation.

The allegations relate to offences reported to have occurred between 1999 and 2002.

The offences all relate to one victim. 

Detective Chief Inspector Al Weekes, of Bradford District Police, said: “Safeguarding and protecting children remains the top priority for West Yorkshire Police.

“This investigation demonstrates the Force’s ongoing commitment to the investigation of both current and non-recent sexual offences against children.

“Child sexual abuse and exploitation is an abhorrent and heinous crime and one which affects some of the most vulnerable people in our society.

“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.”