"Two men and one woman, all in their 80s, have been arrested as part of an investigation into historic child sexual abuse in Bradford. West Yorkshire Police said the investigation followed reports made by eight victims reporting cruelty and sexual abuse when they were between five and 17 years old in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s and housed in local authority children's care homes across Bradford. The two facilities were Burley in Wharfedale Assessment Centre in Station Road and Brunswick Road Children's care home in Brunswick Road. Both have since closed."
"Protecting and safeguarding children is a top priority for West Yorkshire Police and this operation forms part of our ongoing commitment to investigate both current and non-recent sexual offences against children. Child sexual abuse and exploitation is an abhorrent crime and one which affects some of the most vulnerable people in our society. We would urge anyone who has been a victim of sexual abuse, no matter where or when it took place, to report it to the police. You will be listened to and you will be believed."
"West Yorkshire Police said two men aged 83 and 86 and one woman aged 83 were arrested at addresses in Cumbria and Kent on Tuesday. All three have been bailed pending further inquiries."
Three people in their 80s were arrested in connection with historic child sexual abuse linked to local authority children's care homes in Bradford. Eight victims reported cruelty and sexual abuse while aged between five and 17 during the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. The named facilities were Burley in Wharfedale Assessment Centre on Station Road and Brunswick Road Children's care home on Brunswick Road; both have since closed. Two men aged 83 and 86 and a woman aged 83 were arrested at addresses in Cumbria and Kent and have been bailed pending further inquiries. Police urged victims and witnesses to report information via 101 or live chat.
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