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Appeal For Witnesses After Man Exposes Himself In Freshwater

Isle of Wight police have issued an appeal for witnesses following an incident in which a man indecently exposed himself in Freshwater.

The incident took place at around 4pm on Tuesday, February 22, at a bus stop on School Green Road, next to Sainsbury’s.

One man reportedly exposed himself, before he and another man boarded the number 7 Southern Vectis bus to Newport at around 4.10pm.

A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said:

"We are taking this incident seriously and an investigation is ongoing, but we would also like to make contact with any witnesses, particularly anyone at the bus stop or on the bus.

"The man who exposed himself is described as white, skinny, aged between 20 and 30, around 5ft 9ins tall, with short dark hair, wearing navy blue Adidas tracksuit bottoms with three white stripes, and a dark jacket.

"The second man has been described as white, skinny, aged between 20 and 30, around 5ft 9ins tall, with short dark hair and wearing a brown/tan coloured coat with a burgundy backpack, and navy tracksuit bottoms.

"Both men are thought to have been drunk at the time of the incident."

Police say it's believed there were four other people at the bus stop at this time and have called for any witnesses to come forward.

You can contact police on 101, quoting 44220074264.

Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their anonymous online form at crimestoppers-uk.org

 

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