A man has been arrested in Burton on suspicion of attempting to sexually groom a child.

Staffordshire Police said the 59-year-old man was today, Friday, July 28, in custody after being arrested in the town last night when officers were called to a property in Princess Street at around 7pm.

The man was arrested on suspicion of attempted sexual grooming of a child and taken into custody for questioning. Police said no child was present at the address.

A detailed investigation into the incident is now under way and anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting incident 679 of July 27.

A spokesman for Staffordshire Police said: "We are reminding people not to take matters into their own hands or do anything that could hinder or jeopardise this investigation following the man’s arrest.

"Please show restraint when commenting on certain individuals or circumstances. This case is owned by specially trained investigators and speculation is not only highly dangerous but can be damaging to the investigation process.

"Acts of retaliation will not be tolerated and we will take swift and appropriate action to deal with any offenders accordingly."