Four Charlton residents have been charged with conspiracy to hold another in slavery.

The charges follow a number of allegations made by a 28 year-old woman.

Deena Patel, 36, of Park Drive, and Zarina Ahmed, 72, and Safraz Ahmed, 33, of Elliscombe Road, were charged on April 1.

They will all appear at Bexley Magistrates' Court on April 29.

Viseem Ahmed, 36, of Park Drive, was also charged on March 12 and will appear at Bromley Magistrates' Court on April 27.