Witnesses are being sought following reports that a man exposed himself to a number of people while walking along the beach at Poole.

The incident occurred at around 8pm on Friday 24 September near to the third block of beach huts from the Jazz Café toward Branksome.

The man is described as white with olive skin, in his late 60s, between five feet ten inches and six feet tall and of slim athletic build with short grey hair and tattoos on his upper chest.

Police Constable Alexandra Donnelly, of Poole police, said: “I am appealing to anyone who was in the area and witnessed what happened to please come forward.

“I would also urge anyone who recognises the man from the description given to please contact Dorset Police.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55210155459. Alternatively, to stay 100 per cent anonymous, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or call Freephone 0800 555 111.