Police have launched an appeal for witnesses after a shirtless man exposed himself to a woman and two children on a Petersfield road in broad daylight.

The incident took place near the Borough Grove junction on Grange Road between 2pm and 2.05pm on Sunday, April 12 and involved a white man aged 35 to 40.

The suspect had a large build, was 5ft 8ins tall, and was wearing a black cap and camel-coloured trousers or shorts.

“We would like to hear from anyone else who was in the area at the time of the incident, recalls seeing the man described, or knows his identity,” said a spokesperson for Butser police.

Anyone with information should call 101 quoting 44260170256 or visit the Hampshire Police website.