Six Men Charged With Historic Child Sex Offences In Kirklees

Six men aged between 49 and 58 have been charged with historic child sex offences involving girls in Kirklees, West Yorkshire, dating from 1994 to 1998. The accused, from Dewsbury, Batley, Shipley, and London, face multiple counts including rape, false imprisonment, aiding and abetting rape, incident assault, and indecent assault. They are scheduled to appear at Kirklees Magistrates’ Court on October 2. West Yorkshire Police, working with the Crown Prosecution Service, continue their investigations and urge any victims of sexual assault to come forward regardless of when the offences occurred. Specialist safeguarding officers are available to assist victims and provide access to support services. The police emphasize that the needs of victims remain central to the ongoing investigations.