A MAN indecently exposed himself on a cycle path in Chard, police said.
The incident occurred at around 8.50am on Tuesday, March 25, when the victim was walking along the cycle path between Touches Lane and Great Western Road, in the direction of Chard skatepark.
“A man appeared in front of her by the Chard Recycling Centre and indecently exposed himself,” an Avon & Somerset Police spokesperson said.
“Officers from the Neighbourhood Policing Team attended and conducted area tours and met with the victim.”
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A man in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of indecent exposure within 30 minutes of officers’ arrival. He has since been released on bail with conditions to not enter the Chard area, they said.
“We are appealing for any witnesses who were in the surrounding areas, including the cycle path, Chard Skate Park and Great Western Road to Henson Park, who may have seen any suspicious behaviour,” the spokesperson added.
“If you saw anything, or have information which could aid our enquiries, please call us.”
Anyone with information should contact police on 101 and give the reference number 5225086136.
