Man, 44, arrested in pub car park on suspicion of child grooming
This article has been updated following a correction from Essex Police
A man from Braintree was arrested after being confronted by a group of so-called paedophile hunters.
The man, who is 44, was arrested in the White Hart Hotel car park, in Bocking End, on suspicion of sexual grooming at around 11.15pm on Sunday.
He has been released on bail until June 9.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereComments are closed on this article