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Football club owners charged with human trafficking
TL;DR
Barrie Drewitt-Barlow and his husband Scott have been charged with serious offenses, including rape and human trafficking, related to their ownership of Maldon and Tiptree FC. They were arrested by Essex Police following searches at multiple locations, including the football club and a pub they own.
Key points
- Barrie Drewitt-Barlow and Scott are owners of Maldon and Tiptree FC.
- They face charges including rape and human trafficking.
- Essex Police conducted searches at multiple locations.
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Barrie Drewitt-Barlow and his husband, Scott, took over Maldon and Tiptree FC in 2025 [Warren Muggleton/BBC]
The owners of a football club have been charged with multiple offences including rape, sexual assault, and modern slavery trafficking for sexual exploitation.
Barrie Drewitt-Barlow, 57, and his husband, Scott, 32, were arrested on Wednesday by Essex Police.
Forensic officers searched Maldon and Tiptree FC, the couple's home in Southwood Chase, Danbury and The Swan pub in Braintree, owned by Barrie Drewitt-Barlow, as part of their inquiries.
They are both due to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court on Friday.
Police carried out searches at the Drewitt-Barlow Stadium on Wednesday [Stuart Woodward/BBC]
A Rolls Royce owned by Barrie Drewitt-Barlow was loaded onto the back of a trailer and taken away for examination on Wednesday.
It was part of a haul of evidence gathered by police at the Drewitt-Barlow Stadium, home to non-league side Maldon and Tiptree.
Barrie Drewitt-Barlow, a property developer, has featured in reality TV shows including Rich House, Poor House and Below Deck Sailing Yacht.
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Q&A
What charges have Barrie and Scott Drewitt-Barlow faced?
They have been charged with multiple offenses, including rape, sexual assault, and modern slavery trafficking for sexual exploitation.
When were Barrie and Scott Drewitt-Barlow arrested?
They were arrested on Wednesday by Essex Police.
What locations were searched during the investigation?
Forensic officers searched Maldon and Tiptree FC, their home in Danbury, and The Swan pub in Braintree.
