Ex-Labour MP arrested on suspicion ‘of participating in sexual communication with a toddler’ – months after being suspended from celebration over ‘critical allegations’

A former Labour MP has been arrested during a paedophile sting just months after he was suspended from the party over serious allegations.

A video shared on social media shows a man who identifies himself as the former Labour MP Ivor Caplin being handcuffed by police officers.

Sussex Police have confirmed they have arrested a 66-year-old man on suspicion of engaging in sexual communication with a child.

In June last year, Mr Caplin was suspended over undisclosed ‘serious allegations’ – which he denies.

Footage of the arrest has been shared online showing a man wearing a black trench coat and a red cap being held by officers.

Police then appear to take the arrested man’s wallet and put it inside an evidence bag.

A police spokesperson said: ‘We are aware of footage circulating on social media showing a man in Brighton being detained on suspicion of engaging in sexual communication with a child.

‘Officers can confirm that a local 66-year-old man was arrested on Saturday January 11 and currently remains in custody.

 The man is seen being held by people involved in the sting

Footage of the arrest has been shared online showing a man wearing a black trench coat and a red cap being held by officers 

The former Hove MP, who represented the constituency between 1997 and 2005, was suspected from the Labour Party over serious allegations

‘This is an ongoing and active investigation.’

The former Hove MP, who represented the constituency between 1997 and 2005, was suspected from the Labour Party over serious allegations.

He was elected as a member of Parliament for Hove in 1997.

In 2001 he became as assistant Government whip and then a junior defence minister and minister for Veterans at the Ministry of Defence.

MailOnline has approached Mr Caplin and the Labour Party for comment.

More to follow.