Man, 23, arrested during modern slavery raid

Police arrested a man in Barnsley after reports of sexual exploitation in Sheffield

A man has been arrested as part of a modern slavery and sexual exploitation investigation in South Yorkshire, police have said.

The 23-year-old was arrested in Barnsley following of reports of sexual exploitation taking place at an address in the Arbourthorne area of Sheffield.

Det Ch Insp Anna Sedgwick, from the Modern Slavery and Organised Immigration Unit, said: "We know that modern slavery and sexual exploitation are taking place in our communities in South Yorkshire.

"Any information from members of the public is crucial to helping us protect vulnerable people who are potential victims of exploitation."

Police said the man arrested remained in custody.

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