Man arrested for rape after police storm his home and businesses in Oldham child sexual exploitation probe
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA man has been arrested on suspicion of rape as part of an investigation into non-recent child sexual exploitation in Oldham.
Officers carried out warrants at the suspect's home and businesses today (Thursday) as part of Operation Sherwood. The 52-year-old was arrested on suspicion of rape, sexual activity with a child, trafficking, and grooming.
He has been taken into police custody for questioning. Operation Sherwood was launched in 2022 following the publication of a damming CSE report in the borough. J oin our WhatsAp p Top Stories and Breaking News group by clicking this link . Police said although it may seem as though officers 'have taken some time to get to this stage', the operation has been 'moving forward steadily'.
Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Inspector Jenny Zebrowski, of GMP’s Child Sexual Exploitation Major Investigation Team, said: "We are really pleased to have made this arrest – it’s assurance that our investigation is very much active and progressing towards justice for victims and survivors. "We understand that, from the outside looking in, it has taken us some time to get to this stage.
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