South Shields man arrested on suspicion of attempting to meet an underage girl after grooming her
A South Shields man remains in police custody today after being arrested on suspicion of attempting to meet a girl under 16 following grooming.
The 33-year-old was arrested in Newcastle City Centre yesterday evening.
The man, who lives in South Shields, remains in police custody today.
A spokesman for Northumbria Police said: “Police have yesterday arrested a man on suspicion of attempting to meet a girl under 16 following grooming.
"The 33-year-old remains in custody."