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Former Labour MP arrested on suspicion of child sex offences in video live-streamed on Facebook

Footage showing the arrest has circulated online

FORMER Labour MP and defence minister Ivor Caplin has been arrested on suspicion of child sex offences.

Footage of a man who identifies as the ex-politician being handcuffed in the street has been shared online today.

A man in handcuffs being arrested by two police officers.
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Former MP Ivan CaplinCredit: //www.facebook.com/Stopukstings/videos/2009809776166499
A man in handcuffs being arrested by police.
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Caplin was handcuffed in the streetCredit: Supplied
Portrait of Ivor Caplin, Labour MP for Hove.
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Caplin was Labour MP for HoveCredit: Getty

It comes months after Caplin - who was an MP for Hove between 1997 to 2005 - was suspended from the party over undisclosed "serious allegations", which he denies.

In the video, officers appear to take the man's wallet and put it into an evidence bag.

He is wearing a red baseball cap and long grey overcoat.

Sussex Police told the Sun: “We are aware of footage circulating on social media showing a man in Brighton being detained on suspicion of engaging in online sexual communications with a child.

“Officers can confirm that a local 66-year-old man was arrested on Saturday January 11 and currently remains in custody.

“This is an ongoing and active investigation.”

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