French authorities arrested a convicted sex offender who reportedly attempted to stage a "mock wedding" with a 9-year-old girl at Disneyland Paris.

The French authorities said a 39-year-old had attempted to conduct the ceremony with a minor on Saturday. The British police say he is a convicted sex offender.

Jacky Jhaj, a convicted paedophile, has staged several elaborate productions involving children and young people since he was released from prison.