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Religious group members arrested over allegations of sexual offences, forced marriage and modern slavery
April 29, 2026
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Several people in a Cheshire religious group have been arrested as part of an investigation into sexual offences and forced marriage.Officers received reports of several serious offences alleged to have involved members of a group known as the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light.In March, detectives from Cheshire Police were made aware of allegations of serious sexual offences, forced marriage and modern slavery, reported to have taken place in 2023.All of the offences involved one victim, a woman, who was a member of the group at the time the offences occurred.
TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Following a detailed investigation into the allegations, officers have today conducted three warrants in Crewe, including Webb House, Victoria Avenue, leading to the arrest of several people.Over 500 officers from Cheshire Police and neighbouring forces were involved in the operation, which took place at around 8.50am today.Detectives are now conducting a search of the premises. Officers are working closely with the local authority to support the residents from the property and appropriate safeguarding measures are in place.LATEST DEVELOPMENTS‘Callous’ Albanian gang jailed after using property website to plot luxury home burglariesCheshire farm gas explosion sees five rushed to hospitalSupercar thief finally found 6,000 miles away after going on the run for 14 yearsMore to follow... Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter
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