Police have been carrying out an investigation at an address in Kirdford where they found an alleged victim of modern slavery. A 29-year-old has now been charged with a range of offences including slavery, drugs and weapons offences as well as a string of burglaries. Acting on intelligence, officers executed a search warrant at the property in Scratching Lane on June 9 and discovered a 62-year-old man who reported being a victim of modern slavery. He was immediately taken to a safe place and protective measures remain ongoing. Sussex Police has said that Ryan Cahill, 29, of Dollis Valley Drive, Barnet, was arrested in Hertfordshire on 22 June and charged with the following offences: He was remanded in custody to appear before Brighton Magistrates’ Court on Saturday June 24, where the case was adjourned until Lewes Crown Court on July 21. He remains further remanded in custody in the meantime, police have said.
