Two charged with modern slavery offences

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Two people have been charged with modern slavery offences in Nottinghamshire. 42-year-old Edward Zielinski and 39-year-old Fatyma Zielinska were arrested on Wednesday in Hyson Green.

They each appeared at Nottingham Magistrates' Court today charged with two offences of human trafficking, two offences of forced labour and one offence of fraud by false representation. They were remanded in custody to appear at Nottingham Crown Court on 30 June.

Anyone who has information about suspected modern slavery is urged to contact the police or the modern slavery helpline on 08000 121 700