Ten men charged with sex offenses against girls
They are accused of numerous offences against multiple girls over a two year period.
Ten men have been charged with sex offenses against children.
The men are accused of numerous offences against multiple girls over a two year period between 2016 and 2018 in the Blackrod and Adlington areas of Bolton, Greater Manchester.
Those accused will be appearing in court next month, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said, following Operation Pavarotti, the force's investigation into child sexual exploitation allegations in the area.
Detective Inspector Dave Sinclair, of GMP's Bolton CID, said: "These charges are significant in our fight against child sexual exploitation and we are committed to bringing those who commit these crimes to justice
"A significant and exhaustive investigation has been conducted and the victims in this case are being supported by specialist officers at this time, and we thank them for their continued bravery and strength.
"We would like to reassure the public that reports of these types of crimes are taken seriously and we will act on any information provided."
The ten accused are Ashley Darbyshire, 26, of Westhoughton, charged with five counts of rape of a female under the age of 16, seven counts of sexual activity with a female under 16 and three counts of inciting a female under the age of 16 to engage in sexual activity.
Harvie Aspden, 23, of Bolton, has been charged with three counts of sexual activity with a female under 16.
Cory Barrett, 22, of Wigan, has been charged with three counts of rape of a female under 16, two counts of sexual activity with a female under the age of 16 and two counts of sexual assault of a female under the age of 16.
Daniel Flatters, 32, of Bolton has been charged with one count of rape of a female under the age of 16, two counts of sexual activity with a female under the age of 16 and one count of aggravated TWOC (Taking Without Consent).
Jack Poulson, 29, of Bolton has been with charged with four counts of rape of a female under 16, five counts of sexual activity with a female under the age of 16 and one count of sexual communication with a female under the age of 16.
Jamie Fitzgerald, 34, of Bolton, has been charged with one count of sexual activity with a female under the age of 16.
Elliott Turner, 34, of Bolton, has been charged with one count of rape of a female under the age of 16.
Ross Corley, 28, of Bolton, has been charged with two counts of sexual activity with a female under the age of 16.
Brandon Harwood, 23, of Bolton, is charged with three counts of sexual activity with a female under the age of 16.
Richard Haslam, 34, of Bolton has been charged with three counts of rape of a female under the age of 16 and two counts of sexual activity with a female under the age of 16.
All will appear at Bolton Combined Court on April 4.