Appeal for information following indecent exposure incident on Southampton bus

Do you recognise this man?

Officers investigating an incident of indecent exposure on a bus in Southampton would like to speak to him in connection with their enquiries.

On Wednesday 17 April at approximately 12.50pm a 17-year-old girl was on the number 18 Bluestar bus at Ruby Road when she saw a man indecently exposing himself. He also performed a sexual act on himself.

We have been carrying out enquiries in connection with this incident and would now like to hear from anyone who recognises this man, who was seen in the area at the time, and may have information to assist our investigation. He is described as:

• Aged between 18 and 21
• Black curly hair
• Brown eyes
• Mixed race
• Wearing all black clothing

If this is you or you know who he is, please call 101 quoting reference 44240169842.

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

Following a number of reports in recent weeks, Chief Inspector Shula Williamson said: "I know people across Southampton will be concerned about a number of recent reports of indecent exposure which have taken place.

"For each report we have received, we have sought to take positive action. This has been done during our initial response, with targeted patrols in the area, and ensuring all available lines of enquiry are followed.

"Everyone deserves to feel safe when they are out in our city, but particularly women and girls who we know are disproportionately affected by this kind of offence.”