Finally exposed: How Lopresti ice cream boss kept men in slave-like conditions

Podcasts by the Bristol Cable

Thousands of Bristolians and tourists have bought ice creams from Lopresti ice cream vans at iconic city landmarks over the decades. For an equally long time rumours spread about their notoriety as employers and landlords. In an investigation by the Bristol Cable spanning five years that led to Modern Day Slavery charges, these rumours have been investigated and a shocking story uncovered. Now with reporting restrictions lifted, the Cable can reveal there were men living like slaves under Salvatore Lopresti’s control, and a trail of workers and tenants exploited by the Lopresti ice cream and property business. Having had enough of living in fear, poverty and indignity, these same people spoke out. wwwthebristolcable.org @thebristolcable