York – Man exposes himself to woman on path close to A64

North Yorkshire Police said it happened around 11.45am on Sunday, February 8 on the route between the A64 and Askham Bar Park and Ride and college playing fields.

The force said a naked man approached a woman walking along the path.

The woman is currently receiving support from police officers, the force said.

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As North Yorkshire Police launched an appeal for information, a force spokesperson said: “The man is described as approximately 5feet 7inches tall, in his early to mid-30s, and had light stubble and short, light brown hair.

“We’re appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time and witnessed the incident or saw the man to get in touch.

“We also urge anyone else who may have been approached in a similar way to get in touch.

“Please email helen.barrett@northyorkshire.police.uk if you have any information that could help our investigation.

“Alternatively, you can call North Yorkshire Police on 101 and ask for Helen Barrett, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website.

“Please quote reference 12260023816 when passing on information.”