Man, 23 and boy, 17, charged after modern slavery raids in Sheffield

South Yorkshire Police officers searched a number of properties, car washes and nail salons as part of Operation Duxford

Two people have been charged after car washes and nail bars were raided in a modern slavery operation in Sheffield.

Christian Kennedy, 23, has been charged with robbery, possession with intent to supply Class A drugs, possession of criminal property and being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs.

A boy, 17, has been charged with two counts of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs and false imprisonment, police said.

Both appeared in court on Friday.

Mr Kennedy, of Skelton Drive, Woodhouse, was bailed to appear before Sheffield Crown Court on 1 September 2023.

The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared before Sheffield Youth Court and was bailed to appear before Sheffield Crown Court at a later date.

On Wednesday, South Yorkshire Police officers carried out the raids as part of Operation Duxford.