A WEYMOUTH man has been arrested after being confronted by members of the public amid allegations he was involved in sexual communications with a child.

Yesterday afternoon, police arrested a 40-year-old man from Weymouth in Ranelagh Road after officers were alerted by members of public.

The man is now assisting police with enquiries.

A spokesman from Dorset Police said: "We received a report at 1.48pm on Sunday, October 3 of a possible breach of the peace in Ranelagh Road in Weymouth.

"It was reported that a man was being confronted by members of the public over allegations he had been involved in sexual communications with a child.

"Officers attended and a 40-year-old local man was arrested on suspicion of attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child. He is assisting officers with their enquiries."