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Three Octogenarians Arrested in Bradford Care Homes Abuse Investigation

Police opened the case after eight people reported being abused in local authority care between the 1970s and 1990s.

Overview

  • West Yorkshire Police arrested two men, aged 83 and 86, and a woman, 83, at addresses in Cumbria and Kent on Tuesday.
  • All three were bailed pending further enquiries as the investigation continues.
  • The allegations involve cruelty and sexual abuse reported by eight people who were aged five to 17 at the time.
  • The inquiry concerns the former Burley in Wharfedale Assessment Centre on Station Road and the Brunswick Road Children’s care home, both now closed.
  • Detective Chief Inspector Vicky Greenbank urged victims or witnesses to contact police via 101 or live chat, quoting reference 13170106973.