Police are hunting a pervert who exposed himself to four children in Harold Hill.

The four 12-year-old girls were walking behind the play area in Central Park when the sex pest struck at about 6pm on April 30. He did not say anything to the children but ran off towards the woods after exposing himself to them.

He is described as a white man aged about 30 and five feet six inches tall. He has cropped balding grey hair and was wearing sunglasses.

Sgt Mick Adamson from Harold Hill Police said: "This is obviously a very nasty incident and it seems Central Park is a hot spot with these kind of people.

"We do warn youngsters to travel around in groups, but in this case that did not deter him. We would warn youngsters not to speak to these people and to contact the police as soon as possible. We stand a better chance of catching them."

If you recognise this description or may have witnessed the incident call Harold Police on 01708 779625 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111

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