Man performs indecent act at Southsea seafront while approaching group of strangers
Police are investigating
A man was caught performing an indecent act on himself at Southsea seafront while approaching a group of strangers in an orange van.
Police were alerted to the exposure incident on Clarence Parade at 12.30am on Thursday (14 October) where the male was seen “performing an indecent act” on himself.
Officers attended and arrested a 46-year-old man from Portsmouth on suspicion of exposure and outraging public decency nearby. He has been bailed with conditions until Thursday 14 January whilst enquiries continue.
Police said: “We are keen to speak to anybody who may have witnessed the incident, including a group of around ten teenagers we believe may have spoken with the man at around the time the incident took place near to Southsea Rowing Club. We would also like to speak to the occupants of on orange van that the man reportedly approached during this incident.”
“If you were part of this group, witnessed the incident, or have information that may assist our enquiries is asked to call 101 quoting 44260504074.”
Alternative you can submit information at www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/
Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111, or visit their website: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/