Ripon takeaway investigated after concerns over living and working conditions

Investigators from the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) have visited a takeaway in Ripon in response to concerns over living and working conditions.
By Brogan Maguire
Published 16th Sep 2020, 17:15 BST
Updated 16th Sep 2020, 17:18 BST
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GLAA officers were joined by Harrogate Borough Council, North Yorkshire Police, Immigration Enforcement and North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service for the visit on Wednesday, September 9.

Six people safeguarded during the visit have been placed into temporary accommodation.

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While several potential indicators of labour exploitation were noted by officers, no modern slavery offences have been identified.

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A Ripon takeaway has been investigated over living and working conditions.A Ripon takeaway has been investigated over living and working conditions.
A Ripon takeaway has been investigated over living and working conditions.

A number of housing and fire safety issues are being dealt with separately by the council and fire service.

If you believe someone has been exploited for their labour, contact the GLAA’s intelligence team on 0800 4320804 or email [email protected]

Alternatively, call the Modern Slavery Helpline on 08000 121 700 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.