A former MP arrested after an online paeodophile hunter sting has had his police bail extended for a third time.

Ivor Caplin was arrested at Hove Station on suspicion of engaging in online sexual communications with a child on Saturday, 11 January.

He was released on police bail and told to return in April, then June, then July – and is now required to answer bail in October.

A police spokeswoman said: “The bail date has been extended again and is now 8 October 2025.”