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48-year-old British tourist has been arrested in Portugal on suspicion
of taking photographs of children.
The man
was arrested by police after concerned parents saw him taking pictures
of children playing on a beach on the Algarve and reported him to
authorities.
The
children concerned are said to be between the ages of eight and 15.
Maritime
Police arrested the man, who has not been named, on Thursday afternoon
in the resort of Vilamoura and released him on bail. He is understood to
have appeared in court yesterday.
A
Foreign Office spokeswoman said: "A British national was detained on
Thursday August 19 by Faro's Maritime Police.
"Consular staff in Portimao have offered consular assistance to the
detainee." |
