Police have released a CCTV image after a man spied on a mum and her child while they were in a toilet cubicle at a McDonald’s restaurant.

Hertfordshire Constabulary was called at 3.30pm on Tuesday, September 1 to a report of voyeurism at a McDonald’s store in St Albans Road, Watford.

The force said a mum and her child were in the ladies’ toilet when a man entered and looked underneath their cubicle.

When challenged, he fled towards the town centre, police said.

Police would like to identify the man pictured as he could have information which could assist the investigation.

PC James Gaitskell, who is investigating, said: “This is believed to be an isolated incident and we are looking for the public’s help to identify the man in the image.

“He was in the area at the time of the incident and could have information that would help with our enquiries.

“If you are able to help I can be contacted directly via email at james.gaitskell@herts.pnn.police.uk”

Anyone can report information on 101, quoting crime reference 41/69991/20.