Ex-Labour MP Busted in Shocking Underage Sting in Brighton
Ivor Caplin Nabbed at Hove Train Station
Former Labour MP Ivor Caplin, 66, was arrested on January 11, 2025, in a sensational sting operation that rocked Brighton. The ex-Hove MP, who served from 1997 to 2005, believed he was meeting a 15-year-old boy — but it was all a trap set by activist group Stop Stings.
The dramatic moment unfolded live on Facebook, capturing Caplin’s stunned reaction at Hove train station. When confronted, he kept insisting, “I haven’t done anything.” The confrontation pulled in over 36,000 views and 3,000 comments online.
Police Confirm Arrest Amid Active Investigation
Sussex Police released a statement confirming the arrest. “We are aware of footage circulating on social media showing a man in Brighton being detained on suspicion of engaging in online sexual communications with a child. A local 66-year-old man was arrested on January 11 and remains in custody,” said officials.
The investigation is ongoing, with police carrying out searches at Caplin’s home in Hove. Authorities have asked the public to avoid speculation as the case develops.
Storm Brews Around Former Labour Figure
Caplin was suspended from the Labour Party back in June 2024, though the details around that remain murky. He once held a parliamentary under-secretary post during a previous Prime Minister’s tenure but has since stayed out of the limelight.
The arrest has stirred reactions, including a blunt comment from tech billionaire Elon Musk, who reportedly called the ex-MP a “creep.”
The scandal has thrown a grim shadow over a former politician’s legacy, as the legal process now takes centre stage.
