Paedophile hunters confront suspect

A 62-YEAR-OLD man who allegedly tried to set up a meeting with two under-age girls was confronted by paedophile hunters at a bus station.

The man, believed to be from the Livingston area, is alleged to have travelled to Glasgow to meet two girls, aged 12 and 13, who he believed he had been grooming online.

Instead, the man, who we cannot name or identify, was met by members of a group dedicated to tracking down predators seeking sex with children.

The campaign group later posted the confrontation on their Facebook page.

The man was quizzed by members

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of the group at a car park near Buchanan Street bus station for about 45 minutes before being arrested by police officers.

Police confirmed yesterday that an arrest was made.

A spokesperson said: “A 62-year-old man has been arrested and is currently being detained in custody in connection with an alleged section seven offence of the Sexual Offences Scotland Act 2009.”

Section seven relates to indecent verbal or written communications.

The man is expected to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court today.