Man arrested in Sunderland on suspicion of meeting a girl following grooming

A man has been arrested in Sunderland by police on suspicion of grooming a girl after he was confronted by the Guardians of the North.
By Fiona Thompson
Published 28th Jul 2020, 13:56 BST
Updated 28th Jul 2020, 13:56 BST
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The group said the man was in Southwick following its own inquiries when its members called in police to investigate.

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A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: “On Sunday evening we arrested a 38-year-old man on suspicion of meeting an under-age girl following grooming.

A man was arrested on suspicion of grooming following a call to Southwick in Sunderland.A man was arrested on suspicion of grooming following a call to Southwick in Sunderland.
A man was arrested on suspicion of grooming following a call to Southwick in Sunderland.
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“He has since been released on police bail and inquiries are ongoing.”

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