Menu
30/09/2005
Nineteen women rescued in brothel raid
Nineteen women, who are believed to have been tricked into working as prostitutes, have been taken from a suspected brothel in Birmingham.
A special task force of female police officers raided the Cuddles massage parlour in Hagley Road, Birmingham on Thursday evening and took the women, most of whom are believed to be from Eastern Europe, from the premises.
Three people – a man and a woman, both aged 50, and a 22-year-old man, all from the West Midlands – were also arrested during the raid.
Police said that the women are believed to have been “tricked” into working in the sex industry. A spokesman said that the women were locked in the premises to work in the evenings and were kept locked in a house during the daytime. Their passports had also been taken from them.
Police also said that electric fences had been found at the rear of the property.
It is not known how many women are brought into the UK to work as prostitutes each year, although Home Office estimates place the figure at around 1,400.
(KMcA/SP)
A special task force of female police officers raided the Cuddles massage parlour in Hagley Road, Birmingham on Thursday evening and took the women, most of whom are believed to be from Eastern Europe, from the premises.
Three people – a man and a woman, both aged 50, and a 22-year-old man, all from the West Midlands – were also arrested during the raid.
Police said that the women are believed to have been “tricked” into working in the sex industry. A spokesman said that the women were locked in the premises to work in the evenings and were kept locked in a house during the daytime. Their passports had also been taken from them.
Police also said that electric fences had been found at the rear of the property.
It is not known how many women are brought into the UK to work as prostitutes each year, although Home Office estimates place the figure at around 1,400.
(KMcA/SP)
Related UK National News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
17 February 2004
UK sees 20% increase in multiple births over 10 years
Mothers are having 20% more multiple births than they were a decade ago, according to figures released today by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Statistics have revealed that in 2002, the multiple birth rate was 15 per 1,000 women giving birth, compared with 12.5 in 1992.
UK sees 20% increase in multiple births over 10 years
Mothers are having 20% more multiple births than they were a decade ago, according to figures released today by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Statistics have revealed that in 2002, the multiple birth rate was 15 per 1,000 women giving birth, compared with 12.5 in 1992.
05 March 2004
More work needed to end workplace discrimination for women: UN
Women are entering the global labour force in record numbers but they still face higher unemployment rates and lower wages, the United Nations labour agency has reported today.
More work needed to end workplace discrimination for women: UN
Women are entering the global labour force in record numbers but they still face higher unemployment rates and lower wages, the United Nations labour agency has reported today.
15 November 2007
Women 'Do Not Exercise Enough'
British women are not exercising enough, according to new research. According to research published by the Women's Sport and Fitness Foundation (WSFF), more than 80% of women are not exercising enough to benefit their health.
Women 'Do Not Exercise Enough'
British women are not exercising enough, according to new research. According to research published by the Women's Sport and Fitness Foundation (WSFF), more than 80% of women are not exercising enough to benefit their health.
23 September 2010
Women in Creative Media 'Underpaid And Under-represented'
Women working in the creative media industries are under-represented, underpaid and more highly qualified than their male counterparts, according to a new report by Skillset.
Women in Creative Media 'Underpaid And Under-represented'
Women working in the creative media industries are under-represented, underpaid and more highly qualified than their male counterparts, according to a new report by Skillset.
11 March 2004
Scheme launched to reduce population of women in custody
A three-year government programme has been unveiled today which has been designed to tackle women's offending and reduce the number of women in prison.
Scheme launched to reduce population of women in custody
A three-year government programme has been unveiled today which has been designed to tackle women's offending and reduce the number of women in prison.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A few fog patches at first, soon clearing to leave a dry day with some patchy cloud and good sunny spells. Light and variable winds. Feeling mild in sunny spells. Maximum temperature 14 °C.Tonight:Dry and quite chilly overnight under prolonged clear spells and light winds. This will allow a few fog patches to develop in places. Minimum temperature 2 °C.
