Two men arrested as missing teenagers found safe in Dundee

Man, 54, charged with child abduction and modern slavery, while another man, 20, arrested at address in Scotland.

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Two teenage girls who went missing from their homes in south-east England have been found safe and well in Dundee, according to the Metropolitan Police.

The girls, aged 15 and 16 from Kent and Harrow, were located on Thursday afternoon.

They are being supported by specialist officers.

A 20-year-old man was arrested at a separate address in Scotland from where the girls were found on Thursday and remains in custody at a Police Scotland facility.

Meanwhile, a 54-year-old man arrested on Tuesday in connection with the case has now been charged with child abduction and modern slavery.

He will appear in custody at Willesden Magistrates court in London on Thursday.

Detectives from the Met’s North West Command Unit are continuing their enquiries.

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