NCA: Two men arrested for rape as part of CSE investigation

The suspects, a 37-year-old Sheffield man and 59-year-old Rotherham man, were arrested on suspicion of rape and assault by penetration on Tuesday and Wednesday respectively as part of Operation Stovewood.

The men remain under investigation and have been released on conditional bail until November 28, 2018.

There are currently 22 separate investigations under the Stovewood umbrella, with 147 suspects identified and more than 290 complainants engaging with officers. 

An NCA spokeswoman said 24 suspects have been charged and the number of those arrested (or attended a police station voluntarily) and bailed or released under investigation was now 14.