Crime, Ferndown | Posted on July 28th, 2025 | return to news

Ferndown man arrested following reported exposure incidents

The incidents took place in Three Legged Cross, Ferndown and West Moors, and police are appealing for witnesses.

A 77-year-old Ferndown man has been arrested following a series of reported exposure incidents, and police are hoping people with relevant information will come forward.

Dorset Police received a report at 12.48pm on Sunday 20 July that a man had exposed himself and performed an indecent act in front of motorists in West Moors Road in Three Legged Cross. A similar report at the same location was received at 5.40pm that day.

Subsequent reports of alleged indecent acts were also reported to have occurred at 11am on Saturday 19 July in Victoria Road in Ferndown and at 7.56am on Wednesday 23 July in West Moors Road.

The man who was arrested on suspicion of exposure has been released on police bail as the investigation continues.

Detective Sergeant Kate Bleese, of Dorset Police, said: “We are continuing to investigate these incidents, and I am keen to hear from anyone who witnessed any of the reported behaviour at these times and locations and have not yet spoken to us.

“Furthermore, I would ask anyone who has witnessed any similar incidents in East Dorset to please report them to us so we can gain a full understanding of what has been happening in the area.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55250106309. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.