Top female celebrity in ‘revenge porn’ hell as man in 30s arrested over ‘leaked sexual images’
POLICE are investigating the public disclosure of graphic sexual images featuring a top female celebrity.
A man, aged in his 30s, was arrested by police this morning following a complaint by the woman that she was the victim of so-called revenge porn.
Cops carried out a search of the suspect’s address and seized computer devices for examination.
Police officers took a statement from the woman.
Police said the man was arrested on suspicion of “sharing a film or photograph of a person in an intimate setting, with intent to cause alarm, distress, or humiliation, contrary to the Sexual Offences Act 2003.”
Cops carried out a raid on the suspect’s house as part of their investigation into the high-profile case.
He was taken to a local police station where he was fingerprinted, provided a DNA saliva swab and had his mugshot taken.
The man was then questioned in the presence of a solicitor.
It is understood the complainant has been informed of the development in the case.
A source close to the celebrity said: “She was absolutely mortified to see these pictures shared and took swift action.
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“It is a terrible thing to do to someone and is a desecration of their right to privacy.”
Revenge porn is on the increase and was highlighted by the case of reality TV star Stephen Bear, who was jailed for 21 months in March last year.
He was convicted of one count of voyeurism and two of disclosing private sexual photos and films of former friend girlfriend and Love Island star Georgia Harrison.
The Ex on the Beach star posted a video of the couple having sex to his OnlyFans page.
Last year the Revenge Porn Helpline reported a 106% rise compared with 2022, with almost 19,000 complaints being made to its helpline.