Fourteen arrested in connection with serious sexual offences investigation
Fourteen people were arrested in swoops at addresses across the region of suspected sex offenders, it has emerged.
Staffordshire Police today carried out the raids at five locations including Wolverhampton and North Staffordshire in connection with an investigation into serious sexual criminal offences against two young people from the county.
Those arrested were males, aged between 14 and 41. They are being held at police stations and were being questioned by detectives. Property and vehicles were also seized.
Ch Supt Martin Evans, of Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire, said: "Today's operation is to support an investigation into serious sexual offences and our first priority is safeguarding and supporting the victims, and the most vulnerable in our communities.
"Together with our partners, we have already taken action to protect those we know are affected by this crime. It is vital we allow this sensitive investigation to establish the facts and we urge the public not to prejudge the outcome of the criminal justice process."
