News · 9 May 2026

Two football club owners face rape and trafficking charges

Two football club owners are facing grave charges for alleged sexual exploitation and human trafficking. Barrie Drewitt-Barlow, 57, and Scott Drewitt-Barlow, 32, appeared at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court charged with rape, sexual assault, and modern slavery trafficking. They deny allegations of recruiting and grooming four men in Essex and Manchester since April 2013.

By BriefTea Editorial · 9 May 2026 at 7:36

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