Man arrested on suspicion of modern slavery offence in Stoke-on-Trent

Staffordshire Police have said that a man has been arrested in Shelton this morning on suspicion of a modern slavery offence, conspiracy to supply Class A drugs and perverting the course of justice.

The 28-year-old man, from Stoke-on-Trent, remains in custody. 

Detective Chief Inspector Simon Caton, of CID North, said: “We would like to reassure the public that the increased police activity in Shelton is part of a planned operation to target criminal exploitation as part of a wider initiative with our partners.”