Neuchatel police have arrested a 50-year-old man after he allegedly groomed a 14-year-old girl online and arranged a meeting.
The man travelled from Geneva to meet the girl he’d been chatting to for some time. But he’d actually been talking to a police officer.
The trap is run by the Neuchatel Criminal Investigation Department in an effort to combat child abuse.
Officers follow chat rooms in an effort to find adults seeking children.
The man has been handed over to prosecutors.
Several injured in random knife attack
A man attacked several people with a knife yesterday afternoon in Zofingen in canton Aargau.
Push for Geneva to host song contest
Pressure is building to get canton Geneva to officially back the hosting of next year’s Eurovision Song Contest.
Govt says 'no' to song cash
As the potential cities vie for the right to host next years Eurovision Song Contest, the federal government have made it very clear – there will be no government money.
Unusual snowfalls on high passes
Despite being mid-May, the higher ground is getting a massive amount of snow.
Possible charge for Lauterbrunnen
The picturesque village of Lauterbrunnen in the Bernese Oberland is considering following the lead of Venice - and bringing in a daily charge for visitors.
Accident caused major disruption - man seriousy injured
Geneva rush hour traffic was severely disrupted yesterday afternoon after a 19-year-old scooter rider was hit by a tram in Rive.
