A NAKED cyclist asked a shop worker several times in a Shell garage in Poole to perform a lewd act on him.

At around 4am on Tuesday, September 15, a man arrived on a bicycle at the Shell garage in Waterloo Road wearing a face covering, a black rucksack and no clothes.

It is reported the man asked the shop worker to perform a lewd act on him, before cycling off.

And police have appealed for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.

Police constable Jack Morrison, of Poole police, said: “This must have been a distressing incident for the female shop worker and enquiries are underway to identify the man.

“I am appealing to anyone who may have been in the area at the time and witnesses any suspicious activity to please get in touch.

“I would also ask any motorists who were travelling along Waterloo Road around the time of the incident and may have captured anything relevant on dashcam footage to contact Dorset Police.”

Anyone with information should visit www.dorset.police.uk, email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55200138676.

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.