Football club owners charged with human trafficking
Summary
Barrie Drewitt-Barlow and his husband Scott, owners of the Maldon and Tiptree football club, have been charged with crimes including rape, sexual assault, and human trafficking for sexual exploitation. Police searched their football stadium, homes, and a pub they own while collecting evidence; the couple are scheduled to appear in court.Key Facts
- Barrie Drewitt-Barlow (57) and Scott Drewitt-Barlow (32) were arrested by Essex Police.
- They face charges of rape, sexual assault, and modern slavery trafficking for sexual exploitation.
- Police searched Maldon and Tiptree FC’s stadium, their home, and The Swan pub in Braintree.
- A Rolls Royce owned by Barrie was seized as evidence during the investigation.
- The couple took over Maldon and Tiptree FC in 2025 and helped the team rise in the English football league system.
- Barrie Drewitt-Barlow is a property developer and was Britain’s first gay father via surrogacy in 1999.
- He renamed the club’s stadium after himself and increased matchday attendance from 70 to 800 people.
- The couple have brought in well-known former football players and managers to the club.
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