Man Arrested In Shrewsbury Over Photos Of Children

A 38-year-old Shrewsbury man has been arrested on suspicion of taking prohibited photos of children.

He was arrested on Monday afternoon after a concerned member of the public reported suspicious activity at the bus station in Shrewsbury town centre.

Police are now appealing for that person, a young woman, to get in touch by calling Shrewsbury police station on 101.

Police Constable Ben Hocking, the investigating officer, said: "We became aware of this incident due to a woman pointing out a man to a security officer at the bus station.  The security officer didn't take her details and we believe she may be able to assist our inquiries.

"She is described as white, about 5ft 5ins tall, in her early twenties, of medium build with long black hair which was tied up.  She was wearing black leggings and a white blouse and also had a small child in a buggy."

PC Hocking said the woman became concerned about the suspicious activity of a man in the bus station at around 3pm on Monday.  He urged her to contact the police.

Following the report, officers quickly arrested a suspect who has since been bailed, with conditions, while the matter is further investigated.

Issued: Wednesday, 15 August 2012