Man to face court over prostitution racket probe

DETECTIVES from the PSNI’s ‘Vice Squad’ have charged a 60-year-old man in east Belfast as part of an investigation into prostitution.

The PSNI says he is to face Belfast Magistrates’ Court this morning for a first remand hearing.

He has been charged with controlling prostitution for gain, brothel keeping and causing or inciting prostitution for gain.

The man was arrested on Monday afternoon following a covert investigation.

He was taken to the custody suite at Musgrave PSNI station for overnight questioning.