The videos were posted across social media sites such as TikTok, Instagram and Youtube – gathering millions of views.

The man from Bradford was arrested on suspicion of stalking and harassment, in connection with several reports of women being followed, filmed, and harassed in the city centre.

Greater Manchester Police said that as well as the widely viewed public videos, officers uncovered more content locked under paywalled accounts – including footage of upskirting and suspected non-consensual nudity.

This arrest is thought to be the first in the country linked with the viral videos, some of which show the women in vulnerable positions.

The man remains in custody for questioning.

The videos in Manchester were primarily filmed around the Peter Street and Deansgate areas.

The force said after the issue was brought to their attention, several appeals were made for anyone directly impacted by the videos to come forward.

“Many women did so, explaining the fear this had created for them, and the impact on their feeling of being safe whilst out at night,” they said.