Police swooped on The Kingsdown Inn in Swindon after a tip-off from paedophile hunters. The incident unfolded around 8pm on Thursday, February 12.

Vigilantes Catch Suspect in the Act

A group of vigilantes, famous for exposing child groomers, confronted a man allegedly chatting with children online inside the Stratton pub.

18-Year-Old Nabbed

Officers rushed to the scene and arrested the 18-year-old suspect. He remains in custody, facing questioning over sexual communications with a child.

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