Elderly Portsmouth man, 78, arrested after male seen exposing and 'touching himself in view of children'

An elderly man has been arrested after reports of a male exposing himself in front of children.

Officers were deployed to Common Street, Landport, last Thursday (August 21) after reports from the public. Portsmouth Police issued a social media statement and said there were concerns i the community regarding the incident.

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The force said: “Officers attended Common Street on Thursday, August 12, after we were called at around 3.30pm to reports that a man had been seen exposing himself and inappropriately touching himself in the view of children.

“A 78-year-old man from Portsmouth was subsequently arrested on suspicion of exposure. He has been bailed with conditions until November 21 whilst enquiries continue, and is not residing in the area. If you have any concerns, please speak to a uniformed officer when you see them patrolling in the area.

“Anyone with information which can assist with our investigation, who has not already spoken to police, is asked to please contact us on 101 quoting reference 44260407583.” Reports can also be submitted online via the police website.