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Woman quizzed over child pictures | Woman quizzed over child pictures |
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Police have arrested a 39-year-old nursery worker in Plymouth in connection with the distribution of images of child sex abuse. | |
It follows a raid on the woman's home and Little Teds nursery in the city. | |
The nursery, which has about 60 children, has been closed while inquiries are carried out and the woman is being held in custody. | The nursery, which has about 60 children, has been closed while inquiries are carried out and the woman is being held in custody. |
Police trained in internet crime and children's care specialists are involved in the investigation. | Police trained in internet crime and children's care specialists are involved in the investigation. |
Chief Superintendent Jim Webster, Devon and Cornwall Constabulary | Chief Superintendent Jim Webster, Devon and Cornwall Constabulary |
Items seized in raids on Tuesday morning included computer equipment. | Items seized in raids on Tuesday morning included computer equipment. |
Commanding officer Ch Supt Jim Webster said it had been a "fast-moving investigation" after allegations were made to police on Monday evening. | Commanding officer Ch Supt Jim Webster said it had been a "fast-moving investigation" after allegations were made to police on Monday evening. |
He said the allegations raised "serious concerns" and the police were contacting all parents of children at the nursery. | He said the allegations raised "serious concerns" and the police were contacting all parents of children at the nursery. |
He said: "Our work today is to find out what has happened, where the images have come from, where they have been sent to, and any risk to anybody in Plymouth. | |
"Our main priority is to stop abuse of children." | |
Little Teds opened in 1992 and operates from Laira Green Primary School and Laira United Church Hall. | |
People arriving at the nursery to drop off children were handed a letter explaining what had happened. | |
Parents affected can contact a special helpline on 08452 777444. | Parents affected can contact a special helpline on 08452 777444. |