A man has been arrested on suspicion of a child sex offence after a video was circulated online.

The 41-year-old man was held by police on suspicion of engaging in sexual communication with a child.

The arrest comes after a video was circulated on social media allegedly showing the suspect.


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He was remanded in custody but has since been bailed pending further investigation.

The incident is alleged to have taken place on December 17.

Sussex Police have asked the public not to speculate about the incident on social media and stressed that the investigation is active and ongoing.