A MAN arrested in connection with an ongoing investigation into sexual exploitation of teenagers in Southend has answered bail.

The 34-year-old man, from Shadwell, East London, was arrested in Southend on July 1 on suspicion of committing sexual offences and released on police bail pending further inquiries.

He answered bail last week and was rebailed to report back on October 28.

Colin Trotman and Glenn Dyett, both from East London have already been charged with sexually exploiting three teenage girls between August and November last year in connection with the same case.