Man arrested after Hayling Island woman receives inappropriate messages

Hayling Island police officers have launched an investigation after receiving a report that a woman from Hayling Island had been receiving inappropriate messages. As a result, a 41-year-old man from Portsmouth has been arrested on suspicion of sending malicious communications at this time.

He is currently in custody while the police enquiries continue.

A spokesperson for the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said: “While we understand people's concern, please could we ask you not to speculate online while we conduct our investigation into the matter.”

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