A man who ‘exposed himself’ near a school for over a month has prompted a police hunt for the alleged ‘serial flasher’.
The flasher has been spotted several times since late September outside Mark Rutherford School in Bedfordshire.
The majority of attacks have taken place near an underpass by the school, with the latest incident happening on November 11.
But police suspect the flasher has struck more times than this, given that they weren’t reported.
Officers have since carried out extra patrols to safeguard the area and have urged the public to contact the police with any information.
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It is not clear if the suspected flasher has been targeting school pupils, police said.
A spokesman said: ‘Officers are appealing for witnesses after a series of indecent exposures in the Wentworth Drive area of Bedford.
‘Most of these have been around the Mark Rutherford school, near the underpass, although some have been elsewhere in the vicinity.’
The spokesman added that the extra patrols have been issued in a bid to identify the man.
Detective Sergeant Zoe Keepin described the series of incidents as ‘inappropriate’ and ‘deeply distressing’.
She said: ‘We are appealing for anyone who has seen anything suspicious or has any other information to get in touch, as this can help us identify him.
‘This isn’t just inappropriate, it’s illegal. It can be deeply distressing and is often used to intimidate, harass, or groom.’
Keepin also advised anyone who may be a victim of indecent exposure to ‘move to a safe place’ and report it to the police.
‘Reporting helps us identify individuals who may pose a risk to others and allows us to target areas where these behaviours are occurring,’ she said.
‘Incidents like this can cause significant public concern and can be deeply distressing to witnesses.
‘If you see or experience an incident of indecent exposure, police advise that you: Move to a safe place. Avoid confrontation. Report it to police. Your report could prevent further harm and help protect others.’
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