Man arrested on suspicion of sexual communications with a child after car crashes in Southsea
A man has been arrested on suspicion of engaging in sexual communication with a child after crashing his car in Southsea.
The 35-year-old man was also arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving when police responded to reports of an ongoing altercation between two men on Henderson Road on Thursday, January 8.
When police arrived at the scene a car had crashed into a wall but no one was seriously injured.
A Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary spokesperson said: “We were called at 10.24am with reports of an ongoing altercation between two men in Henderson Road, Southsea, following a collision.
“Officers attended the scene and have been making enquiries into the events leading up to the collision. As part of these enquiries, and based on information provided to attending officers, the 35-year-old car driver was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and engaging in sexual communication with a child.”
The man remains in custody at this time as police continue their enquiries.