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'Major' child abuse probe in Alum Rock after man arrested 'Major' child abuse probe in Alum Rock after man arrested
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A "major" child abuse investigation has been launched Birmingham after a man was arrested and charged with making indecent images of children. A "major" child abuse investigation has been launched in Birmingham after a man was charged with making indecent images of children.
Police have been carrying out house-to-house enquiries in Alum Rock following a search of 72-year-old Brian Topliss' home over the past two days. Police have been carrying out house-to-house enquiries in Alum Rock following a search of 72-year-old Brian Topliss' home.
He was remanded in custody to appear at Birmingham Crown Court on 22 June.
Officers' "immediate priority" is establishing if he had any contact with children over the "last few decades".Officers' "immediate priority" is establishing if he had any contact with children over the "last few decades".
Mr Topliss is due before Birmingham magistrates on Wednesday.
His arrest on Monday follows information recently received by police, a spokesman said.
More updates on this and other stories in Birmingham and the Black CountryMore updates on this and other stories in Birmingham and the Black Country
Police have been carrying out a "full-scale search" of his home on Maitland Road home over the last 48 hours and have seized "various pieces" of computer equipment.Police have been carrying out a "full-scale search" of his home on Maitland Road home over the last 48 hours and have seized "various pieces" of computer equipment.
After analysing the devices, officers were sent to the area to speak to members of the community.After analysing the devices, officers were sent to the area to speak to members of the community.
Det Ch Insp Dawn Miskella said: "Our investigation is in the very early stages and we are keen to hear from anyone who may have information that could assist us. Det Ch Insp Dawn Miskella said: "I understand these developments will cause alarm in the community and that's why we have police out in the area today speaking to residents.
"I understand these developments will cause alarm in the community and that's why we have police out in the area today speaking to residents.
"I want to reassure those in and around Maitland Road that we have specially trained officers on hand to support anyone who comes forward to speak to me and my team.""I want to reassure those in and around Maitland Road that we have specially trained officers on hand to support anyone who comes forward to speak to me and my team."