A 25-YEAR-OLD man has been released on unconditional bail on charges relating to prostitution and money laundering.

Michael Rae Hatton, of Sherbourne Court, Elmers End, Penge, appeared at City of Westminster Magistrates' Court on August 8.

He was charged with conspiracy to control another person in relation to prostitution and conspiracy to launder the proceeds of crime.

He will attend a preliminary hearing at Southwark Crown Court on September 7.

He was arrested at an address in Biggin Hill by the Metropolitan Police's clubs and vice unit on June 13.

He was bailed to return to a central London police station on July 13 and again on August 3, when he was charged with the offence.