A MAN ‘in his 50s or 60s’ indecently exposed himself to a woman in Beaminster.

Dorset Police are appealing for anyone with information to come forward after the incident, at around 12.20pm on Wednesday, August 16.

The victim was walking near to Woodswater Lane when it is reported a man driving a white van smiled at her, before saying something out of his window.

As the victim could not hear him, she went round to the driver’s side window. The man was indecently exposing himself and the victim ran away from the scene, police said.

The offender is described as white, aged in his 50s or 60s, short and of stocky build with a large belly and a long ginger beard.

He was described as wearing a white polo shirt and blue shorts or trousers.

PC Dan White, of West Dorset police, said: “This was understandably a terrifying incident for the victim and our enquiries are continuing to identify the offender.

“I am appealing to anyone who saw any suspicious activity in the area, or recognises the man from the description given, to please come forward.

“Also, I am keen to speak to anyone who may have been approached in a similar way recently and may have information to assist my enquiries.”

Anyone with information should contact Dorset Police via www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting incident number 55230129325. They can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.