A man was arrested in Braintree after being confronted by a group of so-called paedophile hunters.

The 37-year-old, from Ipswich, was arrested on suspicion of sexual grooming at around 7.45pm on Monday, September 3.

The arrest took place in the car park at Braintree Retail Park, which is located next to Freeport Braintree.

He has been released on bail until September 7.