Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a report of public indecency near a North East primary school.

A Cleveland Police spokesperson said the incident happened around 11.50am on Friday (July 8), near to The Links Primary School on Carnoustie Drive in Eaglescliffe.

A man is reported to have been acting suspiciously and walked past a woman in a nearby underpass and touched her on the shoulder, before walking towards some bushes and exposing his buttocks.

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Officers attended the scene and the man could not be located. He is described as a white male, aged in his early twenties, with dark hair and wearing blue jeans.

Neighbourhood officers will provide reassurance patrols in the local area.

Any witnesses or anyone who may have information regarding the identity of this male are asked to contact Cleveland Police on 101, quoting incident number 118323.

Independent charity Crimestoppers can be anonymously on 0800 555 111, or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

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