A MAN from the Radstock area has been arrested on suspicion of communicating in a sexual manner with a child.

The man, who is in his 60s, was arrested on Sunday, June 1, and has since been released on conditional bail.

A spokesperson for Avon and Somerset Police said: "A man in his 60s was arrested on Sunday June 1 in the Radstock area on suspicion of engaging in sexual communication with a child.

"He has since been released on conditional bail while further enquiries take place."

The police are also dissuading people from seeking out, sharing or engaging with any materials that could have an impact on proceedings as they are currently active, and doing so could identify them or their address.