THE police are searching for a man who indecently exposed himself near a footpath next to the River Colne.

Essex Police is investigating a report of a man committing an act of public indecent exposure at 3.30pm on September 7.

The incident occurred near a footpath on the riverbank of the River Colne between Rowhedge and The Hythe.

According to Essex Police the only description given of the man was that he was wearing a “flat cap” at the time of the incident.

The force is now appealing for anyone with information to step forward to help the investigation.

An Essex Police spokesman said: “We are appealing for information after a report of a man committing an act of indecent exposure in public in Colchester.

“Any witnesses, or anyone with information which could assist our enquiries, should contact us as soon as possible.

“You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online live chat service which is available 24 hours-a-day, seven days-a-week.

Visit www.essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about the force’s website reporting services.

Alternatively, you can call the police on 101.

Please cite reference 42/137172/24.