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Man, 49, arrested following paedophile hunter sting in Swindon

byDaniel Jae Webb
17 June 2025 • 8.45am
Man, 49, arrested following paedophile hunter sting in Swindon
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A man has been arrested following a paedophile hunter sting in Swindon.

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The 49-year-old was confronted by a group at his address on Queens Drive at around 10.30pm on Tuesday (10 June).

It’s claimed the man slammed the door in the face of paedophile hunters before police officers were called to the scene.

The group allege that he was having highly sexualised conversations online two children – aged 13 and 14 years old – online.

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He has since been released on bail while the investigation continues.


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