A 42-year-old has been arrested after a man allegedly exposed himself at Weymouth beach.

It is reported that, between 3pm and 3.45pm on Thursday, August 4, a man exposed himself to members of the public on the beach.

The man was allegedly challenged and subsequently became verbally abusive.

A 42-year-old man from Yeovil was arrested on suspicion of committing an act of outraging public decency and has been released under investigation while enquiries continue.

Police Constable Bryce Scott-Jones, of Weymouth police, said: “I understand there were a number of people on the beach at the time and I would urge any witnesses who have not already spoken to police to please come forward.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk/contact, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55220126547.

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.