Two arrested in sex trade raids

Two people were held in an inquiry into people-trafficking and the sex trade.

Officers from the UK Border Agency (UKBA) executed warrants at four addresses in Reading, and one in Northampton, on Wednesday afternoon.

A 51-year-old man from Reading was arrested on suspicion of human trafficking for sexual exploitation and controlling prostitution for gain.

A 22-year-old woman from Reading was arrested in Northampton on suspicion of helping manage brothels.

The pair were questioned and have since been released on bail until mid-December.

Officials found three women of Lithuanian, Brazilian and Thai nationalities at the addresses.

They were put into the care of police and the UKBA.

Sgt John Donachy, from UKBA, said: "Working together, the UKBA and police are determined to create a hostile environment for traffickers, and take action against those who break the law."