Overview

• Five men aged between 37 and 54 were arrested on suspicion of rape in coordinated dawn raids across Oldham, Tameside and Manchester.
• The suspects are accused of involvement in non-recent child sexual exploitation and grooming offences alleged to have occurred from 2011 to 2014.
• The inquiry centres on disclosures from four survivors and builds on six earlier arrests now subject to bail with safeguarding conditions.
• Greater Manchester Police’s dedicated CSE Major Incident Team is working alongside Oldham Council and local support agencies to compile evidence.
• Officers have pledged that time will not hinder the pursuit of justice and that survivors will continue to receive tailored support throughout the investigation.