Man arrested on charges of sexual grooming in Melton Mowbray

Thursday, 19 September 2024 09:57

Source: Leicestershire Police Facebook page

A 21 year old man from Lincolnshire has been arrested for meeting a child following what's being described as sexual grooming in Melton Mowbray.

He's been bailed and told not to have any contact with the victim, attend the area or have unsupervised contact with anyone under 18. He was also issued with a child abduction warning notice which could see him arrested and serve seven years in prison if he breaks it. Officers in Melton say they are supporting the victim and their family.

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