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Appeal following indecent exposure incident in Harrogate

Police have launched an appeal following an incident last week.

Police are appealing for information following an incident of exposure in Harrogate.

The incident happened on Wednesday 3rd December at approximately 7:45pm.

A woman was walking from the St George’s Road area along Park Drive and while passing a grassed area known as “The Oval”, she saw a man standing in one of the hedge openings.

The man was naked and engaging in a sexual act. He did not speak to or approach the woman, who immediately sought help and contacted police.

The suspect is described as a white man, aged 30's to 40's with possibly dark hair or wearing a hat.

A police spokesperson said:

“We are asking anyone who was in the area at the time and witnessed this incident, or who may have CCTV, doorbell footage, or dash-cam recordings, to come forward.

“If you have any information that could assist our investigation, please email kelsey.smith@northyorkshire.police.uk or contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, quoting reference 12250227828 and ask to leave a message for Kelsey Smith.

“Alternatively, you can provide information anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

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