Police have arrested a 68-year-old man on suspicion of harassment in connection with an inquiry into the sending of animal-themed greetings cards to a woman.

A woman in her forties contacted police in January 2016 about cards she had been receiving from a person called 'Gordon'.

Earlier this week, police launched a public appeal for information saying the cards have been sent over six years and have become more graphic and threatening in nature.

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It was believed the cards had been sent from somewhere within the Bristol postmark area.

An Avon and Somerset Police spokesman: "We've arrested a 68-year-old man in connection with our investigation into a harassment inquiry.

"The man, from east Somerset, was arrested yesterday on suspicion of harassment. The arrest relates to greeting cards containing threats sent to a woman in the Bristol area.

"The man was interviewed and released under investigation while our inquiries continue."

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