Acquittal of Blackmail & Forced Labour Allegations
9 May 2025
After a 5 week trial at Reading Crown Court, a defendant accused of blackmail, forcing an individual to perform forced labour and kidnapping, was acquitted of all charges.
The Prosecution's case was strengthened by audio enhanced CCTV footage showing the defendant putting the complainant into a vehicle with some colourful language and dash cam footage showing the complainant fleeing from the crash on the M25, which he stated he had caused to effect his escape.
Gordon Carse was instructed by Carson Kaye Solicitors.
