Man arrested in Chelmsford on suspicion of sexual grooming during paedophile hunter sting
A man has been arrested in Chelmsford on suspicion of sexual grooming, after a paedophile hunting group orchestrated a sting operation.
The CSE Interceptors, who started six months ago and operate in the south east area of the country, carry out stings on suspected predators in a bid to bring them to justice.
Following one of the group's operations in the city yesterday (September 22), Essex Police arrested a 27-year-old man on suspicion of sexual grooming.
A spokesman for Essex Police said: "The man was arrested in New London Road at around 1.10pm after information was passed on by a third party.
"He has since been released under investigation."
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