A man has been arrested in connections with an indecent exposure near York flats.
It happened near a storage container at the rear of a block of flats at Sirocco Court at around 1.50pm on Tuesday (3 June).
A member of the public tried to speak to the man, but he left before they had the chance.
Sirocco Court, York
It is then believed he moved down towards a park area on Dodsworth Avenue.
Police went to the scene and arrested a 27-year-old local man in connection with the incident at 2.27pm. He remains in police custody for questioning.
A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “We are appealing for information about the man’s behaviour near Sirocco Court and Dodsworth Avenue on Tuesday afternoon.
“We urge witnesses or anyone with information surrounding this incident to come forward.”
The man is described as white and was wearing a blue baseball cap, black jacket and bottoms, with an orange sleeping bag over his shoulder.
If you can help police, you can contact them on the numbers below.
How to help the police
- Call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for Eleanor Hughes
- Email Eleanor Hughes
- Contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via the website
- Quote reference number 12250099738