Slavery arrests after police sent to derelict building in Blackpool

Several people have been removed to "ensure their welfare"

Author: Seb CheerPublished 14th Nov 2024

Five people have been arrested on suspicion of slavery offences, after police were sent to a derelict building in Blackpool.

Officers were sent to the site on Church Street, after a concern reported that people were living there.

Yesterday (13th November), several people were taken out of the premises, police say, to "ensure their welfare."

In a statement, Lancashire Police added: "Four men, aged 44, 47, 52 and 46, and a woman, aged 53, have been arrested on suspicion of slavery, servitude and forced/compulsory labour.

"A 52-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of immigration offences.

"All are currently in custody."

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