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Seven people have been re-arrested in connection with an ongoing investigation into two men who went missing during a trial.
The men absconded during a child sexual offences trial in Bradford and were later found guilty in their absence.
Fayaz Ahmed, 45, from Bingley, was sentenced to seven-and-a-half years for two counts of rape, while Imtiaz Ahmed, 61, from Keighley, received a nine-year sentence for rape.
A bench warrant was issued for their arrest following their disappearance.
Police appeal to find them
Detective Superintendent Vicky Greenbank of Bradford District Police said: "These arrests are part of our commitment to ensure that two serious sexual offenders are located and apprehended so that justice is served.
"We continue to carry out enquiries to locate Fayaz and Imitaz.
"I would encourage anyone who knows where they are to come forward and provide us with information."
7 arrested
Earlier this week, West Yorkshire Police arrested four men and three women, aged 28 to 52, on suspicion of perverting the course of justice.
The arrests were made at addresses in Keighley, Bingley, Birmingham, and the Nelson area of Lancashire.
All seven individuals have been released on conditional bail as investigations continue.