Nelson man, 46, arrested on suspicion of sexual activity involving a child under 13
By Emma Downey
Published 18th Sep 2025, 18:16 BST
A 46-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of sexual activity involving a child under the age of 13.
The man from Nelson was arrested earlier this afternoon and remains in custody.
A spokesperson for Colne and West Craven Police said: “Earlier today we asked for your help identifying a man we wanted to speak to as part of an investigation in sexual touching in Barnoldswick.
“Just to update you, a 46-year-old man from Nelson has this afternoon been arrested on suspicion of sexual activity involving a child under 13.
“He remains in custody at this time.
“Thank you to everybody who shared our appeal.”