Suspected paedophile arrested in Bispham

A man was arrested in Bispham following a huge pre-planned police operation.
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Police officers and dogs swooped on Valentia Road at around 5am yesterday (Thursday, May 5) and remained at the scene for around six hours. One witness reported seeing police dogs with handlers inspecting the boot of a car on the street.

A Lancashire police spokesman said: “A 53-year-old man from Blackpool was arrested on suspicion of a child indecent images offence. He has since been released under investigation.”