Nine men arrested in second child sex inquiry

Nine men have been arrested in a second sexual grooming inquiry in Rochdale.

The men aged between 24 and 38 have been questioned on suspicion of sexual activity with a child, police said.

The arrests are as a result of an inquiry into the sexual exploitation of a teenage girl since 2005. The men have been bailed pending further inquiries.

Police said the latest arrests were not related to the case that concluded with nine men being jailed from four to 19 years.

They had been found guilty of offences including rape and conspiracy to engage in sexual activity with a child.

A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said: "On Friday 4 May 2012, officers from GMP’s Public Protection Division arrested two men in connection with an investigation into child sexual exploitation.

"The arrest is a result of an inquiry into the sexual exploitation of a teenage girl by men since 2005.

"In total nine men have been arrested aged between 24 and 38-years-old, on suspicion of sexual activity with a child. They have been bailed pending further inquiries."

If you have any information relating to this or any similar incidents than please call GMP on 0161 872 5050 or independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.