A MAN arrested on suspicion of inciting a child to engage in sexual activity has been released on bail.

Police were called to Roedean Gardens in Flixton to a report of child grooming, at 9.50am on Thursday. Officers attended and a 45-year-old man, from Blackburn, was arrested on suspicion of inciting a child to engage in sexual activity.

He was taken into custody for questioning.

He has now been bailed until February 9, 2018, pending further enquiries.

Anyone with information should contact police on 101 quoting reference number 433 of 11/01/18 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.