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 allegations of serious sexual offences, modern slavery, and forced marriage. Nine people were arrested on suspicion of various crimes, including human trafficking and rape, while 13 others were detained for unrelated public order offences. Authorities emphasized the investigation targets individuals, not the religious group as a whole, and safeguarding measures are being implemented for children living at the site.
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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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