POLICE have issued a picture of a man they want to speak to in connection with an indecent exposure incident in the Lower Wick area of Worcester.

The incident happened at about 7.40pm on Thursday, when a woman in her 50s was cycling with a female friend on the western side of the River Severn.

They saw a man on a bench, who is understood to have been performing a lewd act.

He did not approach the women but they left the area. The man is described as having a number of tattoos on his left arm.

PC Mark Slade said: "Enquiries are ongoing and I would like to reassure the community that we are taking this report extremely seriously.

"We are especially appealing for the man pictured to come forward, as he may have vital information that could help with our investigation.

"We would also like to speak to anyone else who saw the incident or witnessed anyone acting suspiciously in the area at the time."

Anyone with information is asked to call West Mercia Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 quoting incident number 802s of July 20.