Exclusive: More than 100 people have been arrested in Sussex on suspicion of downloading child pornography from the internet.

Two more arrests were made this morning, bringing the total to 112 - and the figure is climbing by the day.

They include two police officers, teachers and people from all walks of life but police advised: "There are no high-profile celebrities."

Most of those arrested - they include a small number of women - were picked up by police over the past four weeks and come from every area of the county.

Sixteen are from Brighton and Hove, seven from Hastings, 20 from Eastbourne and Lewes, 28 from Chichester, Worthing, Arun and Adur and 41 from Crawley, Horsham and Mid Sussex.

More than 1,000 computers have been seized and huge numbers of DVDs and floppy discs.

They contain what police said were "totally disgusting and horrendous" images of children being sexually abused.

Detective Chief Inspector Alan Chambers, heading the inquiry, said: "The pictures are of the nastiest nature one could imagine".

He reassured all people with computers that the child-porn web sites can't be accessed accidentally.

The main priority, he said, was the welfare of the abused children.

Most are believed to be in Russia and the Far East but police are also worried for the safety of children in close contact with Sussex suspects.

The force, working with social services, has put some of children on the Sussex child protection register.

There was concern also for the suspects. The impact on them and their families can be profound, Mr Chambers said. Action had been taken against 158 people on the list of 206 names supplied to the force by the National Crime Squad.

"From these, 112 arrests have been made and 1,000 computers seized.

"It has been established that at least six people on the original list have died and we are aware of another 28 who have left Sussex. Their names and addresses have been passed to other forces.

"In 14 cases we are satisfied no criminal offences have been committed and there is no known threat to child safety. These include cases where stolen credit cards have been used to purchase images.

"We are actively progressing cases and those involved can expect a visit from us soon.

"As far as the number of people involved is concerned, Sussex is no better and no worse than elsewhere.

"By directing our resources towards people who purchase these images, Sussex Police is disrupting the activities of those who may also be committing offences against children."

Almost all those arrested have been given police bail.