POLICE have arrested a man in Halstead on suspicion of sexual communication with a child.

Officers with Essex Police arrested the 52-year-old man on Thursday, March 25.

The man, from Halstead, was arrested in the Kings Road area.

Police say he was arrested on suspicion of sexual communication with a child and inciting a girl to engage in sexual activity.

An Essex Police spokesman said: "A man has been arrested in Braintree on suspicion of sexual communication with a child and inciting a girl to engage in sexual activity.

"The 52 year-old from Halstead was arrested in the Kings Road area on March 25 following a third party report.

"He has since been released on bail until 14 April."