Four individuals from Sheffield and Rotherham have been arrested on suspicion of being involved with modern slavery.
A 45 year-old man and a 37 year-old woman from the Dinnington area of Sheffield were arrested on suspicion of modern slavery concerning sexual exploitation. A further warrant secured the arrest of a 58 year-old woman and a 37 year-old woman from the Manor area of Sheffield on the same suspicion. All four individuals remain in police custody.
Investigating officer Emma Halton said: “If anyone has any information which could assist us with our investigation, please contact us online or by calling 101. Please quote incident number 759 of 1 September 2023, when you get in touch. Any information provided to the police will be taken seriously and reviewed and investigated thoroughly.”
Detective inspector James Smith from the Modern Slavery Team said: “Modern Slavery is occurring within our communities across South Yorkshire and information from members of the public is crucial so that vulnerable people who are potential victims of exploitation and locations of concern can be identified. We are determined to keep people safe and pursue those who exploit people through Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking.”
Find information and support about Modern Slavery on South Yorkshire police’s dedicated webpage: www.southyorks.police.uk/find-out/crime-prevention-advice/modern-slavery