An American serviceman has been arrested in Bretby on suspicion of grooming a 12-year-old girl.
The serviceman from RAF Mildenhall, in Suffolk, has been arrested in Bretby on suspicion of attempting to groom a 12-year-old girl.
A spokesman for the base confirmed to the Eastern Daily Press that an airman assigned to it was “taken into custody” on Friday, August 18, following his arrest.
He added: "Jurisdiction has since been transferred to the Air Force Office of Special Investigations.
"We continue to work in close coordination with our host nation counterparts to ensure the safety and well-being of our airmen and the community.
"No further details are available at this time due to an on-going investigation.
"The arrest was made on Ashby Road at around 7.35pm. Our investigation is continuing."
Detective Inspector Toby Fawcett-Greaves, of Derbyshire Police, said: "On Friday, August 18, we arrested a 30-year-old man in the Bretby area, after allegations that he was attempting to meet a 12-year-old girl following grooming.
"The arrest was made in Ashby Road at around 7.35pm. Our investigation is continuing."
