A suspected brothel operating from a residential street has been shut down after concerns raised by members of the community prompted police action.
Neighbourhood Support Team officers attended a property on The Terrace in Torquay, where three people – a man and two women – were arrested on suspicion of keeping a brothel for the purposes of prostitution.
The man has since been released on bail while enquiries continue.
Of the two women arrested, one was referred to immigration authorities and has since been deported. The second woman was released with no further action.
Police thanked members of the public who came forward with information and highlighted the role communities play in helping keep neighbourhoods safe.
A spokesperson for Torbay Police said: “A brothel operating from a residential street in Torquay has been shut down following concerns raised by the community.
“Neighbourhood Support Team officers attended the property on The Terrace, where three people – a man and two women – were arrested on suspicion of keeping a brothel for the purposes of prostitution.
“The man has since been released on bail while enquiries continue.
“Of the two women arrested, one has been referred to Immigration authorities and has since been deported. The second woman was released with no further action.
“Officers have thanked the public who came forward with information, emphasising the important role the community plays in helping to keep neighbourhoods safe.”
