Man released after 'paedophile hunter' sting in New Ash Green
15:35, 01 May 2018
updated: 15:40, 01 May 2018
A man has been released under investigation after being confronted by so-called paedophile hunters.
The 27-year-old from New Ash Green was arrested in the village, near Gravesend, on Sunday, just after 4.15pm.
The encounter with members of the Net Justice group was live-streamed on Facebook.
Officers detained him on suspicion of sexual communication with a child.
He was later released, pending further investigation.
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