Nine men arrested in child sex exploitation probe after late-night raids in Derby
The men aged between 20 and 47 have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit sexual activity with a child. Police will increase patrols in the area over the next few days.
NINE men have been arrested for child sex crimes following a number of late-night raids.
Police swooped on homes in Derby late last night as part of an operation into child sexual exploitation.
Six men were initially arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit sexual activity with a child following the raids at 10pm last night.
Three more were arrested in the early hours of this morning.
The men are between the ages of 20 and 47. Eight are from Derby in Derbyshire and one is from out of the county.
Officers raided two addresses in Loudon Street and Walbrook Road in the Pear Tree area of Derby.
More police will now be seen patrolling the surrounding streets over the next few days.
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Superintendent Tracy Harrison said: "Our officers will be out in the community to offer reassurance to people living in the area.
"I would encourage anyone who has any concerns or wants to talk about issues in their neighbourhood to go up and have a chat with officers."
Anyone with information is asked to call an officer on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.