Ashby man arrested on Boxing Day for sexual communications with a child

By Grace Kennington 29th Dec 2025

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Local News by Grace Kennington 29th Dec 2025

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Leicestershire Police arrested Ashby man in the early hours of Boxing Day (Photo: Leicestershire Police)

A 24-year-old man was arrested in the early hours of Boxing Day on suspicion of sexual communications with a child.

Leicestershire Police was called to a home in Upper Church Street in Ashby-de-la-Zouch shortly before 1am, following reports the man had been sending inappropriate messages to a child.

According to a spokesperson from the force, "he has since been released on bail and an investigation is continuing."

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