Four people have been charged as part of an investigation into the sexual exploitation of women.

Marin Dorin Grigore, 28, of Tudor Road, Bristol and Alexandru Robert Dita, 30, of Burchells Green Road, Kingswood have been charged with controlling prostitution for gain, arranging or facilitating travel of a person with a view to exploitation and acquiring, using and/or possessing criminal property.

They appeared at Bristol Magistrates Court on Thursday (July 30) where they were remanded into custody pending a further appearance at Bristol Crown Court on August 28.

Adriana-Alina Dita, 26 and Mirela Mincu, 32, both of Roman Road, Bristol were also last night charged with controlling prostitution for gain.

They remain in police custody and are due before Bristol Magistrates’ Court this morning (August 4).

The inquiry relates to the sexual exploitation of a number of Romanian nationals at suspected brothels in Bristol and at locations across the Avon and Somerset force area.

Five women connected to the investigation have been spoken to by specialist officers and offered support.

Anyone with concerns can speak tothe independent charity Unseen via 08000 121 700, by visiting modernslaveryhelpline.org, or by downloading their app by searching ‘Unseen UK’ in app stores.