Man arrested after being caught by vigilante group attempting to meet 14-year-old girl
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of attempting to meet a child for sexual grooming.
The 55-year-old man from Basingstoke was arrested following reports that he was planning to meet a 14-year-old girl.
Police were called to an address in Western Way following a call from a member of the public at 1.15pm on Saturday, 13 January.
The man has been released from police custody but remains under investigation.
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 The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.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