Man arrested over alleged indecent exposure

It's after a number of incidents were reported in Chorley yesterday

Author: Adam FawcettPublished 19th Oct 2023
Last updated 19th Oct 2023

A man is being questioned by police, after allegations of indecent exposure in Chorley.

Officers were called yesterday afternoon, after reports that a man had been seen touching himself, or exposing himself inappropriately.

The incidents are said to have happened around Collingwood Road, Walgarth Drive and in the Moor Road area.

In a statement, Lancashire Police say: "We are aware of speculation on social media following reports of a man exposing himself in Chorley"

"Officers were deployed quickly to search the area, and a 31 year old man from Chorley was subsequently arrested on suspicion of indecent exposure"

The man remains in custody for questioning.

Police still want to hear from anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area. They want the public to contact officers on lol.

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