POLICE have issued an appeal following a reported case of indecent exposure on a Weymouth beach.

Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward after a man allegedly indecently exposed himself.

The incident occurred at around 5.15pm on Thursday, March 4. It is reported that a man was on the beach opposite The Nook bar indecently exposing himself and performing a lewd act.

Officers attended and a 32-year-old man from Weymouth was arrested on suspicion of indecent exposure. He has been released under investigation while enquiries continue.

Police Constable Will Harris, of Weymouth police, said: “Our investigation into this incident is ongoing and I am appealing to anyone who was in the area and may have witnessed what happened to please get in touch.”

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 55210036040.

Alternatively, to stay 100 per cent anonymous, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or call Freephone 0800 555 111.