A MAN has been arrested after footage was shared on Facebook Live of an alleged 'sting'.

A 55-year-old, from Malvern, has been arrested on suspicion of sexual offences.

A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: "On Wednesday 16 August, we received a call over concerns explicit messages were being sent to who the sender thought was a child.

"Officers attended and a 55-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of sexual offences.

"Enquiries are ongoing."

The video from STOP Stings has amassed nearly 100,000 views.