POLICE are investigating the public release of explicit sexual images depicting a female celebrity.
A 30-year-old man was arrested by the police this morning after a woman complained that she was a victim of so-called revenge pornography.
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The man was arrested by the police this morningCredit: Getty
Police officers investigated the suspect and seized computer devices for expert examination.
Police officers took a statement from the woman.
Police said the man was arrested on suspicion of “distributing a film or photograph of a person in an intimate setting, with intent to cause alarm, distress or humiliation, contrary to the Sexual Offenses Act 2003.”
Police officers raided the suspect’s home as part of an investigation into a high-profile case.
He was taken to the local police station where his fingerprints were taken, a DNA swab of his saliva was taken, and he was photographed.
The man was then questioned in the presence of a lawyer.
It is understood that the complainant has been informed about the development of the case.
A source close to the celebrity said: “She was absolutely horrified when she saw these photos being shared and took swift action.
“It’s a horrible thing to do to someone and it’s a desecration of their right to privacy.”
Revenge pornography is on the rise, highlighted by the case of reality TV star Stephen Bear, who was sentenced to 21 months in prison last March.
He was convicted of one count of voyeurism and two counts of revealing private sexual photographs and films of former friend and Love Island star Georgia Harrison.
The Ex on the Beach star posted a video of the couple having sex on her OnlyFans page.
Last year, the Revenge Porn Helpline reported a 106% increase compared to 2022, with nearly 19,000 complaints made to its helpline.
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