Man arrested in Mansfield over sexual communication with a child

Jon Ball
By Jon Ball
Published 25th Apr 2022, 08:06 BST
Updated 26th Apr 2022, 10:52 BST
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Police have arrested a 37-year-old man in Mansfield on suspicion of engaging in sexual communication with a child.

The arrest, which took place in Mansfield on Wednesday, April 20, follows information from an online activist group.

Nottinghamshire Police said officers seized a number of devices and enquiries are continuing.

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Detective Sergeant Christophe Sutton, of the force’s public protection department, which specialises in investigations into sexual offences and domestic abuse, said: “Information from the public is vital in tackling sexual offences and our team of detectives are experienced in specialist investigations into this type of offending.

Police inquiries are continuing.Police inquiries are continuing.
Police inquiries are continuing.

“Enquiries are continuing in this investigation following an arrest.

“Anyone affected by sexual abuse is urged to contact Nottinghamshire Police on 101, and people who reach out to us can be assured they will be treated seriously, sensitively and professionally.”