Eight people have been rescued from apparent modern day slavery in Buckinghamshire.

About 100 officers raided a property in Iver as part of a modern slavery warrant, arresting three people and safeguarding eight alleged victims.

Image: Police search the premises where eight people were freed

Thames Valley Police said six people were being supported at a reception centre.

The force's Operation Ravine follows allegations of forced labour on building sites.

Detective Inspector James Mather said: "This operation has safeguarded vulnerable people in our society and disrupted criminal activity for financial gain.


🚔 Modern Slavery Warrant - Iver 🚔



🔐 Three arrests

👍 Eight victims safeguarded



Earlier today, we carried out a modern slavery warrant in South Buckinghamshire.



DI James Mather explains more ⬇️#HiddenHarm pic.twitter.com/lsUucbNf6z — Thames Valley Police (@ThamesVP) September 11, 2018

"Modern slavery could be happening in your community. It is vitally important that anyone who notices any suspicious activity or is worried about someone should come forward and report concerns as victims may not always recognise themselves as victims.

Image: There were about 100 officers involved in the raid

"The signs of modern slavery aren't always obvious but there are some that you may notice. These include people being withdrawn, unable to make eye contact, or being reluctant to talk to strangers.

Their appearance may be unkempt, they may be malnourished, or showing signs of physical or psychological injury."

He added that some people may live in overcrowded accommodation, may not have the right tools for their jobs, or could be unable to access their own identity and travel documents.

Image: Three people were arrested after the raid

Images shared by the police on Twitter showed officers handcuffing the suspects, as well as people who appeared to be victims being led out with officers, while carrying their bags.

Police are continuing to investigate, and say "considerable work" will take place to identify other potential victims.

Two men, aged 49 and 42, and a 28-year-old woman, all from Iver, were arrested on suspicion of modern slavery offences and remain in police custody.