Two men – aged 38 and 40 – were arrested on suspicion of rape of a child by specialist officers this morning investigating historical crimes in Oldham
They have been brought into custody to be questioned as part of Operation Sherwood, a dedicated investigation into abuse we believe a number of girls experienced in Oldham between 2011 and 2014.
Today’s activity was planned after detectives investigating these offences identified a potential survivor and approached her about the case.
Assistant Chief Constable Steph Parker, lead for Protecting Vulnerable People, said: “We are working closely with the victims and survivors at the heart of these investigations. They’ve placed their faith in us, and we must get this right for them.
“We will not allow the passage of time to be a barrier, and while these are complex cases, we are doing everything we can to piece together evidence and build strong case files to help secure the justice they deserve.
“Protecting children is our priority, and we are committed to finding anyone who has harmed vulnerable young people and holding them to account.
“Within the last three months, we have arrested twelve suspects as part of Operation Sherwood.
“These investigations have been ramping up and this momentum will continue as we trace, find, and lock up suspects.”
