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Alleged paedophile arrested after police called to Swindon pub

byDaniel Jae Webb
13 February 2026 • 12.51pm
Alleged paedophile arrested after police called to Swindon pub
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An alleged paedophile has been arrested after police were called to a pub in Swindon.

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Officers responded to an incident at The Kingsdown Inn, in Stratton, at around 8pm on Thursday evening (12 February).

A group of paedophile hunters attended the establishment to confront a male who is believed to have been communicating with children online.

Police subsequently arrived at the scene and arrested an 18-year-old man.

He is currently being held on suspicion of engaging in sexual communications with a child, and is being questioned in custody.

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