Judge held in child sex probe

A judge has been questioned by police as part of a nationwide paedophile operation.

Judge David Selwood, 69, was arrested in Winchester, where he lives. He was interviewed and released on bail pending further inquiries.

Resident judge at Portsmouth Crown Court, he was listed to sit yesterday but did not attend. He is married with four children and had an illustrious Army career as well as being the author of the Crown Court Index which gives advice on any crown court issue.

Using the intercom system at his home today he said: "I am afraid I am not in a position to say anything at the moment."