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Sex Offender Arrested After Reported Role at Warrington School Christmas Grotto

Detectives say the investigation continues under a suspected breach of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

Overview

  • A member of the public called police at about 7.10pm on 23 December after seeing a registered sex offender at a primary school Christmas fair in Warrington.
  • The caller reported the man was helping in the grotto and handing out presents to children.
  • Officers arrested a 28-year-old from the area at around 3am on 24 December on suspicion of breaching a Sexual Harm Prevention Order.
  • Detective Chief Inspector Robert Pritchard said there have been no reports of any children being harmed and that the suspect should not have been at the event.
  • Police credited the tip-off and asked anyone with concerns to contact Cheshire Police quoting incident reference IML 2239400.