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BBC News
3 days ago
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Banbridge: Two men arrested on suspicion of false imprisonment
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of false imprisonment following a disturbance in County Down on incident occurred in the Scarva Walk area of Banbridge and homes were evacuated.A woman was taken to hospital for treatment to injuries that are not thought to be serious at this time.A spokesperson for the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said both men remain in custody. Sgt Murray said: "We received a report at around 18.25 BST of a possible disturbance in the Scarva Walk area. "Officers attended the scene, along with colleagues from the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service."A 33-year-old man was subsequently arrested on suspicion of false imprisonment, criminal damage and assault occasioning actual bodily harm."A 43-year-old man was further arrested on suspicion of false imprisonment, criminal damage and assault on police."
BBC News
22-05-2025
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Modern slavery order issued after two women found in Redditch
Two people have been given full modern slavery orders after officers found two women they suspected to be attended a property on Evesham Road, Redditch, in Worcestershire, on 13 November 2023, after receiving a 999 call from a woman who sounded like she was in distress before she hung up. They visited the address but were told their help was not this, officers returned to the property where they found two women locked in rooms as well as large amounts of cash.A man, 39, and a woman, 37, were arrested on suspicion of false imprisonment. On 13 May the man and woman were issued with full Slavery and Trafficking Risk Orders that will be in place for four included banning them from managing accommodation for anyone besides immediate family, possessing cash in any currency to a combined value in excess of £1,000 and employing anyone who is not immediate Sgt David Roberts described modern slavery as a crime hidden in plain sight."We are committed to identifying and disrupting it within our communities," he said."I welcome these full orders, which help us protect vulnerable people who may be coerced or exploited whilst sending out a clear message that such activity will not be tolerated." Follow BBC Hereford & Worcester on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
