Lincolnshire landlords asked migrant tenants for sex, survey finds
A survey completed by Polish, Lativian and Lithuanian migrants living in Lincolnshire found at least two occasions where landlords had reportedly demanded sex in return for accommodation. The research, conducted by the Lincolnshire Community Foundation and funded by the Bishop of Lincoln’s Social Justice Fund, saw 182 migrants answer questions to determine the benefits and issues…
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A survey completed by Polish, Lativian and Lithuanian migrants living in Lincolnshire found at least two occasions where landlords had reportedly demanded sex in return for accommodation.
The research, conducted by the Lincolnshire Community Foundation and funded by the Bishop of Lincoln’s Social Justice Fund, saw 182 migrants answer questions to determine the benefits and issues found since relocating to the UK.
Among subjects covered was experiences of exploitation, which exposed instances both by employers and by landlords.
Of the most alarming allegations submitted, two responses claimed that a landlord had asked for sex in return for the individual remaining in the accommodation. The report ads that while one incident had been reported to police, it was not followed up.
The report also added that it was unclear if this one incident had happened locally or if the woman had moved to the county to flee the situation.
Responders also made claims in the survey that landlords had provided only one room for an entire family, and tenants had been evicted from a property with no notice.
Some claimed they had experienced exploitation by employers including the withholding of wages and unfair working hours.
The most significant benefits noted by those relocating to the UK, were improved financial prospects, better standards of living and NHS care.
The Lincolnshire Community Foundation said in the report: “The majority of those completing the questionnaires appreciate the benefits of living in this country especially as they are more financially stable, have a much better lifestyle and an improved standard of living for themselves and their families.
“With only six out of the total of 182 saying they wish to return ‘home’ it is obvious the benefits and future prospects are such that they intend to remain in this country permanently.
“With improved communication skills a lot of the issues raised could be addressed and avoided. It would also provide a better awareness of the rights and responsibilities when living in the UK.
“Being able to understand English (spoken and written) would facilitate social connection with the local community and with official organisations, improve career progression and help with self-esteem.”
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The 32-year-old man and 30-year-old woman arrested in the murder probe of an 11-year-old boy in Lincoln have both been released on police bail, without any charges.
The man was arrested on suspicion of murder and the woman on suspicion of manslaughter after an incident at a house on Geneva Street on St Giles in Lincoln.
Police were called to the house at 10pm on Friday night, January 22.
The 11-year-old boy was found unwell at the scene and was taken to hospital for treatment.
He was pronounced dead a short time later.
At the time Lincolnshire Police said the death was unexplained and it was treated as murder.
The man and the woman arrested at the weekend were released on police bail on Monday evening.
Lincolnshire Police said in a statement on Monday night:
“Once again, we’d like to remind people that this is an active investigation and that an 11-year-old boy has sadly lost his life.
“Speculative comments are not only deeply upsetting to those involved but can potentially undermine our investigation.
“If you have any information that can help, call 101 or email [email protected] quoting incident 472 of January 22.”
Ten people from Boston have been given fines for breaching COVID-19 regulations by driving dangerously in supermarket car parks.
Officers were called after three separate reports of dangerous driving in the car parks of Lidl and Tesco in Wyberton Fen, as well as on Marsh Lane Industrial Estate in Boston.
All three incidents took place and were reported to police between 5pm and 6pm on Sunday, January 24, though it is unsure if they were connected at all.
When officers arrived, the drivers were seen doing donut manoeuvres and racing in the snow.
A total of 10 people were given £200 fines for breaking lockdown guidelines, but this will be reduced to £100 if paid within 14 days, due to all being first time offenders.
As well as the COVID-19 fines, two of the vehicles were also seized as a result of being uninsured, with drivers reported.
A traffic offence report was also submitted after one driver was seen to be driving not just dangerously but out of control.
Inspector Fran Harrod of Lincolnshire Police said: “We would like to thank the public for bringing these incidents of dangerous driving to our attention.
“This is not only extremely dangerous to those taking part but to others in these areas.
“While we continue to engage and explain with the public, this was a blatant breach of the restrictions which will not be tolerated.”
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