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Police arrest Chatham man for online child luring

A Chatham man has been arrested and charged for allegedly attempting to lure a child under the age of 16 years of age for a sexual purpose through online communication platforms.

Chatham-Kent police said officers with the Internet Child Exploitation Unit arrested the 45-year-old suspect on Thursday in Amherstburg with the help of Windsor police.

The man was released with a future court date in Chatham.

Police noted the victim has been identified and has been offered the "necessary support."

The investigation continues.

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