The father Peter Swailes and his son had not yet come to trial. The father died awaiting trial. Justice denied.
Man, 80, accused of modern slavery dies before trial
21 September 2021
A 80-year-old man has died awaiting his trial for exploiting a man found living in a garden shed in Cumbria.
Peter Swailes senior and his son, 55-year-old Peter Swailes junior, both denied modern slavery offences ahead of their trial in January 2022.
Their alleged victim, in his 50s, was discovered at a residential site north of Carlisle in October 2018.
Investigators believed the alleged victim could have been living in the shed for up to 40 years.
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-cumbria-58638068
Edit to add pic - The son pleaded guilty.
Peter Swailes junior, 56, who pleaded guilty today.
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