Richmondshire man arrested on suspicion of grooming a child

A man from Richmondshire has been arrested on suspicion of child grooming offences.

Following an investigation, police attended an address in Colburn yesterday evening (November 4) and arrested the man, who is in his 20s.

He was charged with attempting to meet a child following online grooming.

The man has been remanded in custody and is due to appear in court on Monday.