New arrest in Rotherham child sex abuse probe
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of raping a girl under the age of 16 as part of the National Crime Agency's investigation into child sexual exploitation in Rotherham.
The 35-year-old, who was arrested yesterday, has been interviewed by officers and released under investigation.
Operation Stovewood is looking into non-familial child sexual exploitation in Rotherham between 1997 and 2013.
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Hide AdThere are 22 separate investigations under the Stovewood umbrella, with 156 suspects identified and 303 complainants engaging with officers.
A total of 24 suspects have been charged and 16 have now been arrested or attended a police station voluntarily and bailed or released under investigation.