North Yorkshire Police says it has identified a man who performed a sex act in Starbeck.
The police issued an appeal yesterday to identify the man, who was captured on CCTV.
The incident happened on Saturday, January 29.
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Police seek man over report of public sex act in Knaresborough
Police have issued photos of a man they want to trace after a report that a man performed a sex act on himself near the River Nidd in Knaresborough.
The incident happened in view of members of the public in a wooded area near the river in Nidd Gorge while a number of people, including children, were nearby.
It took place on the afternoon of August 10 last year, but North Yorkshire Police has only today issued the photos.
The man is described as white and aged between 50 and 60. He was naked apart from dark-coloured hiking boots, a baseball cap and a black watch. Police said he had noticeable tan lines around his legs and was carrying clothing in his left hand.
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Officers now want to speak to the man in the photos as they believe he will have information to help with the investigation. A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police said:
“The incident is one of a number of similar incidents reported over the past year and officers are looking into whether or not the incidents are connected.”
Anyone who can help to identify the man in the photos is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option two and ask for Alex Langley, or email alex.langley@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk.
Alternatively, to report information anonymously, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 and quote reference number 12200150877.