Police appeal for information after man exposes himself to teenage girl in Burnley park

Police are appealing for information after a man exposed himself in front of a teenage girl in a Burnley park opposite a high school this morning.
By Susan Plunkett
Published 29th Jan 2021, 16:11 BST
Updated 29th Jan 2021, 16:18 BST
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The victim was walking towards Ormerod Road between 8.30am and 8.45am when she was passed by a man.

She next saw him next to bushes in Queens Park where he was exposing himself. When he saw the victim looking at him the suspect ran off.

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The man is described as white, approximately 5ft 6ins, in his early 40s, of a large build, with grey/brown stubble.

Police hope that although the image is quite blurry someone may recognise this man who is believed to have exposed himself to a teenage girl in Burnley this morningPolice hope that although the image is quite blurry someone may recognise this man who is believed to have exposed himself to a teenage girl in Burnley this morning
Police hope that although the image is quite blurry someone may recognise this man who is believed to have exposed himself to a teenage girl in Burnley this morning

He was wearing grey joggers, a dark blue jacket with red and white patches/pattern, and a dark coloured 'beanie' hat.

PC Dave Senior, of Burnley Police, said: “This is an incident which we appreciate will cause concern in the community and has left the victim very shaken. While this is being treated as an isolated incident we will be stepping up police patrols in the area.

“We know the attached images aren’t particularly clear but they show that the suspect is wearing distinctive clothing, which we are hoping someone will recognise.

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“We are asking for anybody who has any information on the identity of this man or anyone with dashcam or CCTV footage from the area to get in contact with police.”

Anyone with information is asked to email [email protected] or call 101, quoting log 0260 of January 29, 2021.