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| Bristol 'slavery' raids: Seven released on bail | |
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| Seven people arrested on suspicion of slavery offences in the Bristol area, have been released on bail. | |
| Three travellers' sites near Bristol were raided on Sunday, along with properties in Kingswood and Redland and a farm in Yeovil, Somerset. | Three travellers' sites near Bristol were raided on Sunday, along with properties in Kingswood and Redland and a farm in Yeovil, Somerset. |
| The raids follow an investigation into forced labour and human trafficking, which led to the rescue of three men. | |
| Avon and Somerset Police said help, support and safe accommodation had been offered to the victims. | |
| Salvation Army | Salvation Army |
| The force said The Salvation Army would be working with the men - who are aged between 30 and 50 - to assess their needs. | The force said The Salvation Army would be working with the men - who are aged between 30 and 50 - to assess their needs. |
| Those released on police bail are four men aged 63, 59, 24 and 45 and three women aged 23, 59 and 43. | Those released on police bail are four men aged 63, 59, 24 and 45 and three women aged 23, 59 and 43. |
| During the raids, two were arrested on suspicion of slavery offences, with other arrests relating to offences including cannabis production, money laundering and handling stolen goods. | During the raids, two were arrested on suspicion of slavery offences, with other arrests relating to offences including cannabis production, money laundering and handling stolen goods. |
| The travellers' sites targeted include Northwood Park in Winterbourne, Tall Trees in Almondsbury and Green Orchard in Easter Compton. | The travellers' sites targeted include Northwood Park in Winterbourne, Tall Trees in Almondsbury and Green Orchard in Easter Compton. |