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Four men held over sexual abuse claims in Orthodox Jewish community | Four men held over sexual abuse claims in Orthodox Jewish community |
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Four men have been arrested by police investigating sexual abuse allegations among one of Britain's largest Orthodox Jewish communities. | Four men have been arrested by police investigating sexual abuse allegations among one of Britain's largest Orthodox Jewish communities. |
A 54-year-old – who is understood to be a senior rabbi from Golders Green – was arrested on Wednesday on suspicion of sexual assault and perverting the course of justice. He remains in custody at a north London police station. | A 54-year-old – who is understood to be a senior rabbi from Golders Green – was arrested on Wednesday on suspicion of sexual assault and perverting the course of justice. He remains in custody at a north London police station. |
Three other men – aged 25, 62 and 64 – were also arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice in relation to the arrest of the 54-year-old, the Metropolitan police said. | Three other men – aged 25, 62 and 64 – were also arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice in relation to the arrest of the 54-year-old, the Metropolitan police said. |
Met police borough commander for Barnet, Adrian Usher, said: "In Barnet we are currently working with members of all our communities to ensure the voices of victims of abuse are heard. | Met police borough commander for Barnet, Adrian Usher, said: "In Barnet we are currently working with members of all our communities to ensure the voices of victims of abuse are heard. |
"My message to those victims is simple – come forward and we will listen to, support and believe you." | "My message to those victims is simple – come forward and we will listen to, support and believe you." |
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