Witnesses sought after Portchester indecent exposure

HAMPSHIRE CONSTABULARY have announced they have launched an “urgent” appeal for witnesses and information to help their continuing investigations following a suspicious incident that took place in Portchester late last Wednesday morning; which saw a female fall victim to a case of ‘indecent exposure’ by an unidentifed male as she walked her dog.

The incident occurred between 11:10am and 11:30am on April 10 as the victim was walking in the field adjacent to Red Barn Allotments close to Danes Road; when she saw the male indecently exposing himself. The women is said to have ‘shouted’ at this man and walked away from the scene before speaking to officers about the incident shortly afterwards.

The man was described as being white and approximately six feet tall in height with a stocky build / dark hair; whilst he was wearing dark jeans, dark hoodie, and a black baseball hat which he had pulled down over the face. Detectives are looking to speak to anybody who could have further information about the incident or may further know who the man is.

Investigators are asking for anybody with information or footage to contact police by calling the non-emergency number 101 and quote this case reference number of 442401540400. They can further submit details using the online reporting tool available on the Hampshire Police website, with all official support and further guidance available on the links here.

Alternatively, readers can contact the “independent charity” Crimestoppers 100% anonymously by calling 0800 555 111 for absolutely free; or via their anonymous online forms which can be found through their website: https://orlo.uk/250kR

PICTURED BY HAMPSHIRE CONSTABULARY: Graphic showing when officers release their official “witness appeals”.