Man bailed after arrest on suspicion of sexual exploitation of girls

A man has been released on bail after being arrested in connection into the sexual exploitation of girls in the Lincoln and Crowland areas.

A 42-year-old was arrested after police received a report that a number of girls in their mid to late-teens were being exploited by men who have been travelling from outside the county.

It is alleged that the girls have been involved in conversations with men via mobile phones, and have met in person.

Police said:

"We are following a number of lines of enquiry to establish the circumstances, and we are now appealing to anyone else who might have information which could help our investigation to come forward.

"We would be keen to hear from anyone who might have been in conversations with, or approached by, men in this way – please remember that you are not in trouble and we are here to help you. Your identity will always be protected."