POLICE are continuing to question a 43-year-old Widnes man arrested today as part of an operation targeting suspects involved in uploading and distributing indecent images of children on the internet.

He was one of 13 people arrested in raids between 6.30am and 8am.

Police seized computers and other devices which have internet access.

The suspects are now being questioned by specialist officers from a dedicated paedophile and cybercrime investigation team.

Det Supt Geraint Jones, said: "Cheshire Police take the issue of indecent images of children extremely seriously, and we will do everything possible to bring offenders to justice.

“ We have a dedicated Paedophile and Cybercrime Investigation Team who are fully committed to tackling this issue, with specialist officers who are trained to adapt to the constantly changing methods of online criminals.

"Behind every indecent image is an abused child and sharing such images online is illegal and results in further abuse.

“The operation has used the most up-to-date technology and intelligence to identify suspects, and this technology will continue to be used throughout the course of the investigations."

Cheshire Police would like to remind the public that they can report any online illegal activity by calling 101 or anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.