A worried Laindon woman is to trawl through computer files in a bid to track down a shaven-headed man who has harassed women and children.

She told police she has seen him on several occasions, committing sex acts in bushes in Mellow Purgess while watching children play nearby.

She claims he also followed her home and indecently exposed himself to her on Thursday morning.

She described him as being of medium to large build with a skinhead haircut. He is aged in his late 20s to early 30s and usually wears a T-shirt and jeans.

A police spokesman said: "She will be invited in to look through our computer files to see if she recognises anyone."

Thursday's indecent exposure, which happened at about 9.45am, is being "confidently" linked to a similar incident only 15 minutes later.

On that occasion a woman was approached by a man who appeared from the bushes near a grassy area in Mellow Purgess.

She described him as being of average height with receding, shaved hair and wearing a tie, a white top and grey trousers.

He than ran back into the park. An area search was made but he had disappeared.

The police spokesman added: "We would like to hear from anyone else who fell victim to this man, or anyone who has spotted him loitering in the area."

If you can help, please call Basildon police on 01268 532212 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111

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