Police appeal for witnesses after man indecently exposes himself in Wellington

Police officers in Wellington are appealing for witnesses after a man indecently exposed himself on Whitchurch Drive between 5pm and 5.15pm yesterday.

Two teenage girls were walking along the footpath that runs adjacent to the A442 Whitchurch Drive, between the junctions of Haybridge Road and Apley Avenue, when a man approached them from the opposite direction. As the man drew closer to the victims he exposed himself and proceeded to performed a lewd act. The suspect left in the direction of Haybridge Road.

The offender is described as a white man aged between 16 and 20 and was described as being of slim to average build. He is thought to be between 5'6" and 5'9" in height. At the time of the incident he was wearing a grey hooded top with dark trousers. He was also wearing dark coloured trainers, possibly Nike Air Max or Nike 110's and possibly having green detailing around the laces.

If you recognise the description of the offender or if you witnessed anything suspicious in the area please call police on the non-emergency 101 number quoting incident reference number 579s of Thursday 17 December.

Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online.