US Politics | I was reported for slavery by the Ukrainian refugee I took in because I asked her to do the DISHES… I was devastated
A MUM has revealed she was reported for slavery by the Ukrainian refugee she took in after asking her to do the WASHING UP. Hannah Debenham, 42, was quizzed by cops at a police station and faced a hellish two-month investigation after the claims. 
FacebookHannah Debenham was under investigation after she was reported for slavery '/ ' 
Hannah found the Ukrainian refugee through an au pair webiste The mum-of-two from Uckfield, East Sussex, was grilled by officers at a police station and said it was ...The worst day of my life..., MailOnline reports. She was accused of using the refugee as ...a slave and full-time child minder for little to no pay under the disguise of assisting her in the Ukrainian settlement scheme.... Hannah was left ...devastated... by the false accusation made just three weeks after she invited the refugee into her home. Hannah found the refugee \- who cannot be named for legal reasons \- via an au pair website. The 36-year-old \- an English teacher \- agreed she would babysit Hannah's 10-year-old daughter for two to three days a week in exchange for lodging and a £200 weekly wage. Read More on The Sun 
I-RARE Apple releases special iPhone that only certain people are allowed to own Their arrangement worked initially, but swiftly turned sour when Hannah asked her to clean up after herself. She said: ...The first couple of weeks, the honeymoon period, were fine. ...But they did not clear up after themselves, the amount of dishes to be done quickly doubled. ...The mother used a new glass every time she got a glass of water or drink, for example. Most read in The US Sun FREAK ACCIDENTS Horror theme park deaths of two electrocuted and one thrown 60ft from ride HOME ASSAULT Pelosi's husband hurt in 'hammer attack by assailant who asked where's Nancy' KOURT IT OUT Kourtney fans 'mortified' for her kids as they spot 'gross' detail in new pic SHOPPERS' HORROR 'Two people stabbed to death' at Kohl's as cops urge public to avoid store TEARS ON TV Today's Jenna Bush Hager bursts into tears live on air during emotional segment GIRL POWER Today's Craig replaced by Sheinelle as all-female team takes over desk ...I explained to her that she needed to help out more, we even showed her how to use the dishwasher. ...I understand that she was in a terrible situation having fled from her country and after losing friends to the war, but things did not improve.... Hannah told of the devastation the false accusation brought. ...It was just devastating. We just wanted to help. ...If I was charged I would have had to declare that and it would have been a permanent impediment to my career.... The Ukranian woman said she was ...made to work most days, looking after the children and expected to clear up and tidy up the house..., a report claimed. But the case was dropped when no evidence was found. WON'T WASH A spokesperson for Sussex Police said: ...Sussex Police received a report on July 20 of a person being required to perform forced or compulsory labour. ...The informant was a woman with a young daughter who had arrived in the UK under the Homes for Ukraine scheme. ...On July 26, a woman from Uckfield, who had offered to host the pair, was invited to attend a voluntary interview at Eastbourne police station with her solicitor on August 16. She was not arrested. ...Following that interview, the informant was approached on several occasions to provide a full statement, but was not willing to assist with further enquiries or to provide a formal account. ...As a result, it was judged that there was insufficient evidence for a prosecution and no further action would be taken. ...The woman's solicitor was advised the same day of the decision.... Detective Chief Inspector Gavin Patch said: ...This investigation was expedited as quickly as possible, but given the nature of the allegations that were made, it was important that both sides were given the opportunity to provide their accounts of what had occurred and other agencies involved consulted. ...In this case, there was insufficient evidence to proceed, but we take any allegations of this nature very seriously and it is important that they are properly investigated....
FacebookHannah Debenham was under investigation after she was reported for slavery '/ ' Hannah found the Ukrainian refugee through an au pair webiste The mum-of-two from Uckfield, East Sussex, was grilled by officers at a police station and said it was ...The worst day of my life..., MailOnline reports. She was accused of using the refugee as ...a slave and full-time child minder for little to no pay under the disguise of assisting her in the Ukrainian settlement scheme.... Hannah was left ...devastated... by the false accusation made just three weeks after she invited the refugee into her home. Hannah found the refugee \- who cannot be named for legal reasons \- via an au pair website. The 36-year-old \- an English teacher \- agreed she would babysit Hannah's 10-year-old daughter for two to three days a week in exchange for lodging and a £200 weekly wage. Read More on The Sun I-RARE Apple releases special iPhone that only certain people are allowed to own Their arrangement worked initially, but swiftly turned sour when Hannah asked her to clean up after herself. She said: ...The first couple of weeks, the honeymoon period, were fine. ...But they did not clear up after themselves, the amount of dishes to be done quickly doubled. ...The mother used a new glass every time she got a glass of water or drink, for example. Most read in The US Sun FREAK ACCIDENTS Horror theme park deaths of two electrocuted and one thrown 60ft from ride HOME ASSAULT Pelosi's husband hurt in 'hammer attack by assailant who asked where's Nancy' KOURT IT OUT Kourtney fans 'mortified' for her kids as they spot 'gross' detail in new pic SHOPPERS' HORROR 'Two people stabbed to death' at Kohl's as cops urge public to avoid store TEARS ON TV Today's Jenna Bush Hager bursts into tears live on air during emotional segment GIRL POWER Today's Craig replaced by Sheinelle as all-female team takes over desk ...I explained to her that she needed to help out more, we even showed her how to use the dishwasher. ...I understand that she was in a terrible situation having fled from her country and after losing friends to the war, but things did not improve.... Hannah told of the devastation the false accusation brought. ...It was just devastating. We just wanted to help. ...If I was charged I would have had to declare that and it would have been a permanent impediment to my career.... The Ukranian woman said she was ...made to work most days, looking after the children and expected to clear up and tidy up the house..., a report claimed. But the case was dropped when no evidence was found. WON'T WASH A spokesperson for Sussex Police said: ...Sussex Police received a report on July 20 of a person being required to perform forced or compulsory labour. ...The informant was a woman with a young daughter who had arrived in the UK under the Homes for Ukraine scheme. ...On July 26, a woman from Uckfield, who had offered to host the pair, was invited to attend a voluntary interview at Eastbourne police station with her solicitor on August 16. She was not arrested. ...Following that interview, the informant was approached on several occasions to provide a full statement, but was not willing to assist with further enquiries or to provide a formal account. ...As a result, it was judged that there was insufficient evidence for a prosecution and no further action would be taken. ...The woman's solicitor was advised the same day of the decision.... Detective Chief Inspector Gavin Patch said: ...This investigation was expedited as quickly as possible, but given the nature of the allegations that were made, it was important that both sides were given the opportunity to provide their accounts of what had occurred and other agencies involved consulted. ...In this case, there was insufficient evidence to proceed, but we take any allegations of this nature very seriously and it is important that they are properly investigated....
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