Thorold man charged in child exploitation investigation

Niagara Regional Police have laid charges following a month-long investigation into the online sexual exploitation of a child.

Members of the Internet Child Exploitation Unit began working on this case in March.

Police say Devin Ing, 23, of Thorold, was arrested in Niagara Falls on Thursday.

Ing faces child luring charges and one count of making sexually explicit material available to a person under 18.

Police are asking anyone with information on his online activities to contact police.

Members of the public can report suspicious Internet activities relating to child exploitation to Niagara Regional Police or online at www.cybertip.ca.