A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of swindling holidaymakers at airports with a sob story.

The suspect is alleged to have approached visitors at the North Terminal at Gatwick.

He pleaded for cash for what he claimed was a journey home, asking for a small amount each time.

One report suggested the suspect claimed he was a language teacher who had just arrived from Germany and needed cash for a bus fare to get back “home” to northern England.

Sussex Police have investigated incidents on August 31 and September 10.

They say a 47-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of fraud by false representation.

After being interviewed the man was released on police bail until October 8 while enquiries continue.

PC Roxanne Carpenter said; “We are asking anyone who has been approached at a UK airport in a similar way recently to get in touch with us.”

Anyone with information can report it to Sussex Police online or call 101 and quote 749 of 31/08.

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