Police appeal after man exposed himself to 9-year-old in Blackpool

The man is reported to have grabbed the girl by the arm before exposing himself

Author: Grace MarnerPublished 19th Aug 2022

Police are appealing for information after a man reportedly exposed himself in front of a young girl in Blackpool.

The man is reported to have grabbed the girl by the arm before exposing himself.

Officers say he also offered her money to kiss him before grabbing her again and pushing her to the ground before making off from the scene.

It happened between 10.45am and 11.45am on Monday (15th August) on George Bancroft Park, off Seasiders Way .

The suspect is described as white, 50-years-old, tall and of large build. He is bald, with short white hair around the back and sides.

He was wearing blue shorts with a white pattern, a grey t-shirt with a pocket and trainers, described as having red at the front and back, white on the sole, black around the trainer, with a blue part in the middle. The man was also carrying a black vape, described as having lots of buttons.

Detectives are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

Det Sgt Chris Hammond, of Blackpool CID, said: “This is clearly a concerning incident and we want to find the man described as soon as possible.

“The girl is being supported by officers and thankfully has not come to any serious harm.

“If you can help us, or recognise the man described, please come forward and speak to us.”

Anyone with information can call 101 or email 2756@lancashire.police.uk quoting log 0811 of August 15.

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