A SERIAL flasher who has carried out a number of indecent exposures in Middlesbrough, is being hunted by police.

The man indecently exposed himself to a woman walking in Ormesby Woods, also known as Pennymans Woods, on Ladgate Lane, Ormesby on Tuesday, June 21 at 3.30pm.

The man approached the female and carried out the exposure before running away.

He is described as white, aged 40-50 years old and wearing dark clothing.

It is believed he is the same man who indecently exposed himself three times between May 17 and Tuesday, June 1.

Anyone with information regarding the incidents or the identity of the suspect is asked to contact DC Nicky Moore on the non-emergency number 101, Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or www.crimestoppers-uk.org.