A man from Oldham has been charged with drugs and modern slavery offences.

Andrew O’Reilly, of Rochdale Road, Royton, has been charged with two counts of modern slavery offences and being concerned in the supply of a class A drug.

The 38-year-old has been charged alongside Adam Hill, 36-years-old, of Redcross Street, Rochdale who has been charged with the same offences. 

Greater Manchester Police have also brought charges against Connor Beale, 28-years-old, of Ashbrook Crescent, Rochdale, who has been charged with one count of modern slavery offences, being concerned in the supply of class A drugs and possession of class B and C drugs.

All three men have been remanded to prison awaiting their next court date.

The charges follow an investigating conducted by Greater Manchester Police into an organised crime group believed to be exploiting vulnerable adults to sell drugs.