Several arrested over serious allegations at religious group in Crewe
A major police operation in Crewe led to several arrests at the headquarters of the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light. The investigation focuses on serious allegations of forced marriage and modern slavery involving a female member of the group. Authorities emphasize that the investigation targets the reported crimes, not the religion itself.
- ▪More than 500 officers from Cheshire Police conducted the raid on the religious group's headquarters.
- ▪The investigation was initiated after allegations of serious sexual offences were reported in March 2023.
- ▪Police executed three warrants, including at Webb House, the group's headquarters, and are currently searching the premises.
2 outlets in our directory ran this story. All of the coverage we found sits in one bucket: lean left. That one-sidedness is itself worth noticing.
- ▪ Crewe religious group raided by police investigating allegations of serious sexual offences — The Guardian — World
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