UK: Police probe 13 more politicians over claims of child sex abuse

Police revealed that they are investigating another 13 elected officials over allegations of child sex abuse, bringing the total to 89.

The new figures were gathered by ‘Operation Hydrant’, which has been taking a co-ordinating role across the UK for olice investigation into child sex abuse (CSA) by "prominent" people or at institutions.

The number of “prominent” people under investigation over CSA allegations has increased by 26 since Operation Hydrant released a set of figures in May. The number of "prominent" suspects rose to 287 from 261.  (more...)

Police probe 13 more politicians over claims of child sex abuse

Another 13 politicians, inc local elected officials, under police investigation over alleged #childsexabuse – Exaro. https://t.co/u1J3uPYJ9u

— Mark Watts (@MarkWatts_1) October 21, 2015