Three people from Eltham have been charged with attempting to arrange a forced marriage.

Razia Begum, 51, who’s unemployed, Nazrul Islam, 57, a chef, and Nwaz Ahmed, 31, a sales assistant, have all been charged with one count of false imprisonment, one count of common assault and attempting to arrange a forced marriage.

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The trio, all from Ealdham Square, were arrested on Friday (July 31) and charged on Saturday (August 1) when they appeared at Bromley Magistrates’ Court.

They were all served with a Forced Marriage Protection Order, which is intended to protect people who may be at risk.

They will next appear at Woolwich Crown Court on August 14.