SINCE the initial arrest of two men following investigations in to the activities of an escort agency in Essex, three other men have been arrested.

A 53-year-old man from Shoebury was arrested on September 2, a 48-year-old man from Upminster was arrested on September 23 and a 29-year-old man from Westcliff was arrested on October 28.

They were arrested on suspicion of conspiring to arrange or facilitate the prostitution of a child and intentionally controlling the activities of another in relation to prostitution.

In August a 38-year-old man from Shoeburyness and a man aged 68 from Brentwood were arrested on suspicion of conspiring to arrange or facilitate the prostitution of a child under the age of 18; intentionally controlling the activities of another in relation to prostitution and supplying Class A and B Drugs.

The 38-year-old man and the 53-year-old man have been bailed until February 27. The 68-year-old man has been bailed until January 6. The other two have been bailed until December 11.

Anyone with information about the Girls4U website should contact the investigation team on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.