Record number of paedophiles arrested every month, police say

Officers are also intervening to protect more than 1,200 children from mistreatment and abuse each month, police say - (PA)

Police in England and Wales are arresting a record 1,000 suspected paedophiles every month, authorities have said.

Assistant Chief Constable Becky Riggs, the national police lead for child protection and abuse investigation, added that officers also intervene to protect more than 1,200 children from mistreatment and abuse each month.