Man And Woman Charged With Slavery Offences

Two people have been charged with slavery offences after a woman was found being held at an address, police have said.

Minu Chopra, 47 was arrested on Thursday after Greater Manchester Police attended the address in Bamford, Rochdale, and found a 28-year-old being held in domestic servitude.

Sanjeev Chopra, also 47, was arrested on Saturday.

The pair, both of Cranbourne Road, Rochdale, have been charged with holding a person in slavery or servitude between 31 July, 2015, and 11 February, 2016.

They have also been charged with intentionally arranging or facilitating entry into the UK of a person with a view to their exploitation, and knowingly holding another person in slavery or servitude between January 1 2011 and July 31 2015.

All the charges are believed to relate to offences under the Modern Slavery Act 2015.

Police added that the alleged victim was removed from the address and is being cared for by partner agencies.

Minu Chopra appeared at Manchester Magistrates' Court on Saturday and was remanded in custody.

She was told her next appearance will be at Manchester's Minshull Street Crown Court on 11 March.

Sanjeev Chopra has been remanded in custody and will appear before Bury and Rochdale Magistrates' Court on Monday.