Police are investigating following reports that explicit images and flirtatious messages have been sent to MPs as part of an alleged sexting scam.Earlier this week, online news outlet Politico reported that a number of sitting and former MPs had been contacted by an unknown number detailing prior meetings with politicians in efforts to acquire personal or sensitive information.A Leicestershire Police spokesperson said: "Leicestershire Police is investigating a report of malicious communications

Police are investigating following reports that explicit images and flirtatious messages have been sent to MPs as part of an alleged sexting scam.Earlier this week, online news outlet Politico reported that a number of sitting and former MPs had been contacted by an unknown number detailing prior meetings with politicians in efforts to acquire personal or sensitive information.A Leicestershire Police spokesperson said: "Leicestershire Police is investigating a report of malicious communications after a number of unsolicited messages were sent to a Leicestershire MP last month."