A PERVERT exposed himself to a park full of children in Halesowen.

Police are investigating the "disturbing" incident of a man exposing himself while watching children playing at Howley Grange Park.

It happened at around 3.30pm yesterday (Monday).

A parent said on Facebook that the man was chased off by angry people at the park.

Dudley Neighbourhood Police Inspector Andy Pugh, said: "We are investigating reports of a man exposing himself at a park on Goodrest Avenue, Howley Grange, Halesowen, at 3.30pm yesterday.

"An appointment has been made to visit a parent who reported the incident to us in order to confirm the details and take statements.

"We have a description of the man and this will be shared with all local officers and relevant specialist departments with a view to try and identify the offender as quickly as possible.

"I’m not aware of any other similar incidents in that location - but this is understandably a disturbing offence and we will increase our presence in the area over the coming days to provide extra reassurance.

"Investigations are ongoing and anyone with information can contact us via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight, call 101 anytime or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Quoting log number 1507 of 15/04."