A man wanted by German authorities in relation to sex abuse allegations has been arrested at an army barracks in Sussex being used to house single male migrants.
The National Crime Agency confirmed the arrest, along with the arrest of another man at the Crowborough Training Camp on suspicion of possessing indecent images of children.
Sussex Police issued a statement on the arrests following speculation on social media.
A statement issued by the force said: “We are aware of reports circulating in the press and on social media regarding arrests made at the Crowborough Training Camp.
“We can confirm that two arrests have been made in recent days and that neither of them is for terror-related offences.
“The arrests were led by the National Crime Agency and Immigration Enforcement, and therefore it would not be appropriate for us to comment further on those investigations.
“We will continue to work with our partners to support the local community, and encourage anyone with concerns to speak with their neighbourhood officers in the street or at their local police station.”
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The National Crime Agency has confirmed that the arrests took place on June 10 and July 10.
An NCA spokesperson said: “A 30-year old man, wanted by the authorities in Germany in relation to sexual abuse allegations has been arrested by officers from the NCA’s National Extradition Unit (NEU).
“Ali Sadeghfar was arrested in the Crowborough area of East Sussex on 10 June and appeared at Westminster Magistrates Court on 11 June.”
Regarding the July 10 arrest, the spokesman said: “A man in his twenties was arrested in the Crowborough area on 10 July on suspicion of possessing indecent images of children.
“He has been bailed pending further enquiries.
“It would be inappropriate to comment further at this stage.”
There have been protests and legal challenges to the camp since plans were announced last year.
The site, which has a capacity of 540 people, began accommodating asylum seekers from January 22 this year.
It is part of the Government’s plan to shut down asylum hotels, and it set to be in use until 2030.