Published 22 June Share close Share page Copy link About sharing A pregnant woman has recounted the "horrendous" conditions she endured as a modern slavery victim. Maros Tancos tricked the victim and numerous other vulnerable Slovaks into coming to the UK with the promise of a better life. But instead Tancos and co-conspirator Joanna Gomulska, of Bristol, used them as slaves. The pair were jailed on Wednesday after being found guilty of modern slavery and human trafficking offences. The woman, who gave birth while working for the couple, said: "I knew I could not leave, there was nothing I could do." She spoke as Tancos was jailed for 16 years and Gomulska nine years at Bristol Crown Court. The trial heard how they kept vulnerable Slovakians as slaves - forcing them to work at their car wash during the day and other jobs at night - and spent their earnings on gambling, … [Read more...] about Bristol slavery victims recount ‘horrendous’ abuse