Man arrested in Eccleston, St Helens, on suspicion of grooming

At around 10.20am, a call was received requesting that officers attend a property in Eccleston, following allegations of a sexual offence.

A 38-year-old man from St Helens was arrested on suspicion of attempting to meet a girl under 16 years of age following grooming.

He was taken to a police where he was interviewed by detectives and has been released on police bail pending further inquiries.