POLICE investigating a report of indecent exposure near a south Essex beauty spot are appealing for information.

The incident was reported to have happened on Hawkswood Road in Downham, alongside Hanningfield Reservoir, on Saturday September 7 at around 12pm.

An Essex Police spokesman said: "We want to speak to anyone who may have seen a man acting suspiciously in the area between 10am and 12.30pm and we are particularly appealing to a group of cyclists who may have cycled past between 12pm and 12.30pm. 

"Anyone with information should contact us as soon as possible."

Submit a report using the force's online live chat service at essex.police.uk or by calling 101, citing incident 42/136784/2.

Visit essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about the website reporting services.

To submit an anonymous report contact independent charity Crimestoppers at crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling 0800 555 111.