More suspects arrested as our investigations into non-recent child sex exploitation in Oldham move forward
Detectives in Oldham have arrested two more men, aged 38 and 40, on suspicion of child rape as part of Operation Sherwood, an ongoing investigation into non-recent child sexual exploitation (CSE) cases between 2011 and 2014. The arrests follow the identification of a potential survivor, and the police have emphasized their commitment to justice for victims, having arrested twelve suspects in the last three months. Support services for survivors are also highlighted.
Two men arrested in Oldham child rape investigation as Operation Sherwood gains momentum
Detectives arrested two men in dawn raids this morning (26/06/2025) as part of an ongoing investigation into child sexual abuse allegedly committed in Oldham between 2011 and 2014. Specialist officers executed warrants at two properties in the town, detaining a 38-year-old man and a 40-year-old man on suspicion of raping a child.
The arrests bring to twelve the number of suspects detained in the past three months under Operation Sherwood, Greater Manchester Police’s dedicated investigation into abuse suffered by multiple girls in the area. Both men are currently in custody being questioned by detectives from the force’s Child Sexual Exploitation Major Incident Team.
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.”
Today’s arrests followed detectives identifying and approaching a potential survivor about the case. Parker confirmed the investigation is gathering pace: “Protecting children is our priority, and we are committed to finding anyone who has harmed vulnerable young people and holding them to account. These investigations have been ramping up and this momentum will continue as we trace, find, and lock up suspects.”
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