Former Labour MP arrested during paedophile sting months after being suspended from the…

11 January 2025, 23:19

A former Labour MP has been arrested throughout a paedophile sting solely months after he was suspended from the political celebration attributable to severe allegations.

A social media video reveals a person who identifies himself to be the ex-Labour MP Ivor Caplin being handcuffed by police.

Sussex Police have confirmed they’ve arrested a 66-year-old man on suspicion of partaking in sexual communication with a baby.

In Could final yr, Caplin was suspended due to undisclosed “severe allegations”, which he denies.

Video footage of the arrest has been posted on-line and a person sporting a black trench coat and a pink cap might be seen, being held by law enforcement officials.

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Police then seem to take the arrested man’s cellphone and put it inside an proof bag.

A police spokesperson mentioned: “We’re conscious of footage circulating on social media displaying a person in Brighton being detained on suspicion of partaking in sexual communication with a baby.

“Officers can affirm {that a} native 66-year-old man was arrested on Saturday January 11 and at the moment stays in custody.

“That is an ongoing and energetic investigation.”

It’s understood that Mr Caplin denies all allegations in opposition to him. 

The previous Hove MP represented the constituency between 1997 and 2005, however was suspended from the Labour Get together over severe allegations.

He first was elected as a member of Parliament for Hove in 1997.

Then in 2001 he turned as assistant Authorities whip, after which a junior defence minister and minister for Veterans on the Ministry of Defence.

In Could 2024 Caplin was suspended from Labour and is not a member.