A 22-year-old man has been arrested following an incident of indecent exposure involving a teenage girl in Stroud, Gloucestershire Police confirmed.
The event occurred between 6:45 pm and 7:00 pm on Tuesday, April 7, along Folly Lane. Police report that the man exposed himself to a 14-year-old girl and began following her down the lane. He ceased the pursuit and turned around upon noticing another man approaching.
The suspect then entered a black Peugeot and drove away. A witness was able to photograph the vehicle’s license plate as it left the scene, which led to the identification and arrest of the individual living in Gloucester.
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He was taken into custody on Sunday, April 12, on suspicion of indecent exposure and has since been released on bail.
Gloucestershire Police are urging anyone who witnessed the incident or has relevant dashcam or doorbell footage to come forward. Information can be submitted online via a police form referencing 53260021849.