Arrest as Lincolnshire Police investigate sexual exploitation of girls

Potential victims have been urged to come forward

A man has been arrested as police investigate the sexual exploitation of girls in Lincoln and Crowland.

Lincolnshire Police said it had received a report that girls "in their mid to late teens were being exploited by men who have been travelling from outside the county for sexual gain".

A 42-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing or inciting the sexual exploitation of a child, trafficking and sexual assault.

Police have appealed for information.

The man has been released on bail.

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

"We are following a number of lines of inquiry 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."

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