POLICE fear that a man who exposed himself to a teenage girl in Bishop Auckland yesterday morning may have targeted other women.

The 17-year-old girl was walking along a path near Carisbrooke Crescent, in the Etherley Lane area, at 10.20am when she was approached by the man. He was between 18 and 24 years old, 5ft 5in, slim, with dark hair.

Detective Constable Tracey Austin said: "We think he may have approached other women and would urge them to come forward. We would also like to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time."

Ring her at Bishop Auckland police station on (01388) 603566.