Man Slashes His Own Throat Live On Facebook After Being Confronted By Paedophile Hunters

55-year-old man has slashed his own throat in the United Kingdom.

The man slashed his throat live on Facebook after being confronted by paedophiles hunters.

The 55-year-old was rushed to hospital before being arrested by cops on suspicion of grooming a child under 14 and possession of a bladed article.

A video appeared on Facebook showing the distressing moment he cut himself - but it has since been removed.

He is now in a stable condition after emergency services rushed to the scene in Kirkby, Liverpool.

A Merseyside Police spokesman said: “At around 5pm officers attended an incident near Kirkby Police Station where a man was detained.

“The man was taken to hospital with serious injuries to his throat following the incident where he remains in a stable condition.

“A 55-year-old man from Kirkby was later arrested on suspicion of grooming a child under 14 and possession of a bladed article.

“An investigation is underway and a scene in place in the area whilst officers continue witness enquiries and examine CCTV footage.

“Please be mindful that this is a live investigation and not to speculate about the circumstances of this incident as it could jeopardise our enquiries."

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Source: The Sun UK