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Massage parlour arrest over brothel suspicions

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Concerns were raised by the community that the massage parlour in Evesham was being used as a brothel, police said

A woman has been arrested in Worcestershire after concerns were raised a massage parlour was being used as a brothel.

The 51-year-old was detained on suspicion of controlling prostitution for financial gain after officers searched the premises on Vine Street in Evesham on Thursday.

Detectives said they found evidence of a suspected crime network and seized two computer tablets and six mobile phones for further examination.

A West Mercia Police spokesperson said the suspect was helping police with their inquiries.

The search was carried out after people in the community raised concerns that the premises were being used for sexual services, they added.

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