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The Times of India
The Times of India
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Naomi Canton

UK: ‘Islamic sect’ members arrested following allegations of sexual abuse and slavery

LONDON: More than 500 police officers raided an "Islamic sect” on Wednesday and arrested 10 members for various offences, including rape, sexual assault and human trafficking.

The officers, under the watch of a police helicopter, raided the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light (AROPL) headquarters situated at a former orphanage, Webb House, Crewe, where around 150 adults and children live, along with two other properties, at 8.50am local time. One of those arrested was the group’s spiritual leader, Abdullah Hashem Aba Al-Safiq.

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