Man detained in Kilrea/Coleraine area on suspicion of online child sex offences

Detectives in Mid Ulster CID have arrested a 22 year old man on suspicion of a number of online child sex offences.

The suspect, who was detained at an address in the Kilrea/Coleraine area earlier today, will be questioned on suspicion of the offences of sexual communication with a child, inciting a child under 16 to engage in sexual activity, possession of indecent images of a child and blackmail.

The alleged offences relate to two separate child victims.

The arrested man remains in custody this evening.