Surrey deputy PCC says we need to fight slavery

Ellie Vesey-Thompson was speaking to mark anti-slavery day

The deputy police and crime commissioner for Surrey has said everyone has a part to play in tackling modern slavery.

Ellie Vesey-Thompson was speaking to mark anti-slavery day on 18 October.

She is urging people to look out for "red flags", such as people being afraid to speak to others, looking malnourished, not being familiar with the area in which they are working and not having any ID.

She said the crime can often be "hidden in plain sight".

"They might be working in things like nail bars, car washes, and sex trafficking is also quite common" she said.

"Look out for those signs that something's not right.

"Surrey's roads networks, as well as the county's proximity to Channel ports, make it a popular route for people traffickers."

Anyone who suspects a person is being held in modern slavery can contact police through the 101 number.

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