A MAN has appeared in court charged with a modern slavery offence following an investigation by North Yorkshire Police.

Le Luong, 28, from South Street, Buxton, was arrested last week in connection with the police investigation into the disappearance of Tram Le and Luong Pan, who were thought to be in the York area.

The girls went missing for almost a week from Sunday, July 9, leading to a search which saw North Yorkshire Police work with forces around the country.

Luong was arrested on Thursday, and has appeared before Chesterfield Magistrates' Court charged with one count of arranging or facilitating the travel of another person with a view to exploitation.

He did not enter a plea, and was remanded in custody until August 14, when he is due to appear before Derby Crown Court.
Both girls were found safe and well on Saturday, July 15.