POLICE are appealing for the public’s help after a man was seen indecently exposing himself on a cycle path in Chard.

The victim had been walking along the cycle path between Touches Lane and Great Western Road, in the direction of Chard skatepark, at around 8.50am on Tuesday, March 25.

A man appeared in front of her near the Chard Recycling Centre and indecently exposed himself.

Officers from the Neighbourhood Policing Team attended and conducted tours of the area and met with the victim.

Avon and Somerset Police said in a statement: “A man in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of indecent exposure within 30 minutes of officers’ arrival. He has since been released on bail with conditions to not enter the Chard area.

“We are appealing for any witnesses who were in the surrounding areas, including the cycle path, Chard Skate Park and Great Western Road to Henson Park, who may have seen any suspicious behaviour.

“If you saw anything, or have information which could aid our enquiries, please call us.”

Anybody who can help is asked to call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5225086136, or complete an online appeals form.

Independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via an Anonymous Online Form.

No personal details are taken, information cannot be traced or recorded and nobody will have to court or have to speak to police when contacting Crimestoppers.