Two women among three arrested over alleged child sex offences

THREE more Rotherham people have been arrested under Operation Clover, in connection with historic child abuse.

Two women aged 58 and 40 were arrested on suspicion of causing prostitution of a woman, false imprisonment and aiding and abetting rape.

A 52-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of rape, indecent assault and procuring for prostitution.

All have been released on bail while investigations continue.

These three make a total of 16 arrests under Operation Clover — a South Yorkshire Police investigation into historic sexual abuse — so far.

DCI Martin Tate said: “This is a complex and protracted investigation with a vast amount of work still to do.

“I want to encourage victims of all sexual crime to come forward — it takes huge courage and I want to reassure anyone who does come forward that their complaints will be taken seriously.”

Anyone with concerns about CSE should contact police on 101 of Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Alternatively, visit the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre at www.ceop.police.uk.