Manhunt launched for serial flasher targeting women in popular riverside park in Southampton

Police are hunting a serial flasher following three reports of indecent exposure in Riverside Park in Southampton on Thursday (2 May).

Officers were called to two reports between 4.20pm and 4.45pm of a man indecently exposing himself to a woman in her 30s and a 16-year-old girl.

At around 4.15pm, the woman in her 30s was walking in the direction of Mansbridge bridge when she was approached by a man who indecently exposed himself.

Between 4.30pm and 4.45pm, it was reported that a man had approached a 16-year-old girl in the wooded area between St Marys Church and Monks Way and indecently exposed himself.

He attempted to speak to the victim but she walked away and managed to leave the area.

Hampshire Police then received a third report shortly before 7pm that a woman in her 40s had been approached by a man indecently exposing himself.

He then attempted to follow her before running away.

Officers would like to hear from anyone with any information that may assist their investigation.

• Detective Sergeant Paul Buckland, Hampshire Police

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting 44240183999/Op Tiree.

Alternatively, go online and submit information via https://www.hampshire. police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/ cor/tell-us-about-existing- case-report/

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