"Meanwhile, a 79-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of modern slavery, but has been released pending further investigation. It is believed the victim began his incarceration at the age of 18 in 1978.
“There was no heating and it was very cold. It was conditions that no human being should live in,” Plimmer added. “This, I think, could be the longest period of captivity that we have dealt with. It’s an extremely sad and serious case.”"