Police on the Isle of Wight are seeking a male who indecently exposed himself and committed a lewd act in front of families in Shanklin. It’s been reported to Police that at around 12:30 on Wednesday 31st July, a man was seen committing an indecent act on a slope heading down to Rylstone Gardens, just beyond the public toilets. Officers investigating the incident believe there were other members of the public – including families – present at the time who may have witnessed something. The man is described as in his 60s, 6ft 2ins tall with a boney thin face. He was wearing a blue cap, sunglasses and a blue T-shirt. Police have been conducting other enquiries and are now in a position where they would like to hear from the wider public who may either have witnessed this incident, or know who this man is. If you have any information, contact police on 101, quoting 44240326572. Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111. A spokesperson for Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary has said:
“We know incidents of this nature cause concern to the local community, and we have recently appealed for an exposure incident which occurred in Freshwater. These incidents are not connected and we want to reassure people that we are following up all available lines of enquiry to investigate these incidents”.
