Nine men arrested over child sex abuse in 1990s

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Police say the men were arrested at a number of addresses across Calderdale, Leeds and Ashton

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Nine men have been arrested as part of an investigation into non-recent child sexual abuse in Calderdale.

The men, aged between 42 and 52, were arrested at a number of addresses in Calderdale, Leeds and Ashton. They were interviewed and bailed pending further inquiries, West Yorkshire Police said.

The alleged offences are said to have occurred between 1993 and 2000 and relate to two female victims.

Police urged anyone who has been a victim of child sexual exploitation to come forward.

Det Ch Insp Claire Smith said: "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."

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