NINE members of an Islamic religious group have been arrested over allegations of sexual abuse, modern slavery and forced marriage.
Cops launched an investigation following accusations against members of Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light, based in Crewe, Cheshire.
Nine members of the religious group have been arrestedCredit: Cheshire Constabulary
Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light is based in Crewe, CheshireCredit: Cheshire Constabulary
Around 500 officers raided properties in the area at around 8.50am.
This included the group’s headquarters Webb House, a former orphanage, housing some 150 people.
Cheshire Police confirmed that it has arrested three women and six men as part of an ongoing probe into the religious community.
The force have also raided two other properties in Nantwich Road and Badger Avenue, Crewe.
Officers from Cheshire Police raided addresses in the areaCredit: Crew Police
Chief Superintendent Gareth Wrigley hailed the ‘detailed and robust’ investigationCredit: Cheshire Constabulary
Allegations of serious sexual offences, forced marriage and modern slavery were first received in March, the force added.
The offences are believed to have taken place in 2023 and all involve a single female victim.
She was a member of the Ahmadi religious group – linked to a branch of Islam – at the time.
Chief Superintendent Gareth Wrigley hailed the “detailed and robust” investigation.
Resist comment: not only are muslims coming into the country, they are bringing their barbaric and evil sects with them. When will the government realise what islam is doing to this country? Agitate for all muslims to be removed from the UK.
