Police Appeal After Indecent Exposure Report on Red Squirrel Trail

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was reported to have indecently exposed himself on the Red Squirrel Trail near Merstone Station yesterday morning (Thursday, 25 September).

The incident happened shortly after 9.50am, when a man and a woman cycling on the trail spotted a man exposing himself close to the picnic benches just north of Merstone Lane.

Officers say the man did not speak to anyone and no one was hurt.

He is described as:

• White

• Around 30 years old

• Slim build

• Dark hair

• Wearing a tracksuit

Police believe other people may have been in the area at the time and are urging anyone who saw a man acting suspiciously, or who may have dashcam, doorbell or CCTV footage, to get in touch.

Anyone with information should call 101, quoting incident number 44250433958, or report online via the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary website.

Alternatively, information can be passed to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website.