Crewe religious group raided by police investigating allegations of serious sexual offences
Police have raided the headquarters of the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light in Crewe as part of an investigation into serious sexual offences and modern slavery. Approximately 500 officers were involved in the operation, resulting in nine arrests related to allegations of human trafficking and sexual assault. The investigation was prompted by a complaint from a former member of the group who reported being raped and abused at the compound in 2023.
- ▪About 500 officers were deployed in the raid on the group's headquarters.
- ▪Nine individuals were arrested on various charges including sexual assault and human trafficking.
- ▪The investigation was initiated after a woman reported being raped at the group's compound in 2023.
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- ▪ Several arrested over serious allegations at religious group in Crewe — The Independent
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Police at the compound of the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light group in Crewe on Wednesday. Photograph: Ryan Jenkinson/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenPolice at the compound of the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light group in Crewe on Wednesday. Photograph: Ryan Jenkinson/Getty ImagesUK newsCrewe religious group raided by police investigating allegations of serious sexual offencesAbout 500 officers deployed as part of operation at headquarters of Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light Maeve McClenaghanWed 29 Apr 2026 11.11 EDTFirst published on Wed 29 Apr 2026 06.03 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GooglePolice have raided the headquarters of the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light following an investigation into allegations of serious sexual offences, modern slavery and forced…
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