Police appeal for information over pervert flasher

Police are appealing for witnesses and anybody with information relating to an incident where a man exposed himself to a teenage girl in Weston-super-Mare.

A man, in his mid-twenties, was riding a small black bicycle when he approached the girl before committing the offence on Lyndhurst Road, between the junctions for Moorland Road and Southend Road, at about 5pm on Friday 19 December.

The man was described as white, with a ginger/brown beard, who was wearing a blue jacket, and what was suspected to be a high-visibility vest over his clothing. No more details have been established over his description.

A spokesperson for Avon & Somerset Police said; “house-to-house and CCTV enquiries have been conducted, but we are now asking for further assistance and request any businesses and residents to review any other CCTV, doorbell, or dashcam footage from Lyndhurst Road and Moorland Road, as well as from any connected streets, from around 5pm.

The victim has been offered access to any support services she feels she may benefit from while investigation continue.”

If you have information that you believe could assist police you can can they on 101 quoting reference 5225356381 or complete an online appeals form.