TWO men from Basingstoke have been arrested by police in relation to sexual offences against children.

Hampshire Constabulary confirmed that officers arrested a 26-year-old man from Basingstoke on suspicion of attempting to arrange / facilitate offence of cause / incite a child under the age of 13 to engage in sexual activity.

Police also arrested a 54-year-old man from Basingstoke on suspicion of attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child.

They have both been bailed with conditions, pending further enquiries.