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| Rape and child prostitution probe: 20 Tyneside men charged | Rape and child prostitution probe: 20 Tyneside men charged |
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| A huge investigation into sexual crimes against women and girls as young as 13 has resulted in 20 men being charged. | A huge investigation into sexual crimes against women and girls as young as 13 has resulted in 20 men being charged. |
| More than 100 potential victims have been interviewed as part of Northumbria Police's Operation Sanctuary. | More than 100 potential victims have been interviewed as part of Northumbria Police's Operation Sanctuary. |
| Nineteen men appeared at Mid and South East Northumberland Magistrates' Court. | |
| The charges brought include rape, arranging child prostitution, sex trafficking, sexual assault, supplying class A drugs and false imprisonment, relating to 12 women and girls. | The charges brought include rape, arranging child prostitution, sex trafficking, sexual assault, supplying class A drugs and false imprisonment, relating to 12 women and girls. |
| The other charged man is due to appear at court soon. | |
| Operation Sanctuary was launched after two women approached police with a series of allegations. | Operation Sanctuary was launched after two women approached police with a series of allegations. |
| Deputy Chief Constable Steve Ashman said the operation would continue. | Deputy Chief Constable Steve Ashman said the operation would continue. |