The man, who worked at the Little Stars Nursery in Nechells, Birmingham, was arrested at his home nearby in the early hours of Wednesday (5 January) by detectives from the force’s Public Protection Department and local police officers.
As part of the investigation, a number of items — including a computer — have been seized. These items are currently being examined by be specialist investigators.
A joint investigation is also being carried out by West Midlands Police and Birmingham City Council Children’s Services.
Meanwhile, the nursery has been closed today while the police and council contact parents and guardians of children registered at the nursery.
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