Former Jersey minister Deputy Jeremy Maçon bailed following arrest

Deputy Maçon has been a politician since being elected to represent St Saviour in 2008 Credit: ITV Channel TV

Jersey’s former Education and Children’s Minister has been released on bail pending further enquiries following his arrest yesterday (Thursday 24 March).

Deputy Jeremy Maçon was relieved of his ministerial duties by the Chief Minister due to the investigation.

Police have confirmed that a 33-year-old man was arrested earlier at a private address in Jersey and has been questioned at the police headquarters in St Helier over what are understood to be "serious" allegations.

A statement has been sent to all States members by the Chief Minister urging them not to speculate about what has happened on social media. A similar statement has also been sent to all schools.

In a separate statement, Senator John Le Fondré said the safeguarding and wellbeing of children in the island remained the government's 'top priority'.

Deputy Maçon has been a politician since being elected to represent St Saviour in 2008. He has been an Assistant Education Minister since 2018, and was last month made Education and Children’s Minister.