POLICE have arrested a man suspected of exposing himself to a teenage girl.

The girl reported that a man indecently exposed himself to her on the footpath on New Bridge in Whitby.

It happened between 8.20am and 8.40am on Friday, March 6.

Following a police investigation, a local man in his twenties was arrested and has been released on bail pending further enquiries.

Police are urging anyone who saw the incident to get in touch if they have not already done so.

Contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for Glyn Wenham. You can also email glyn.wenham@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12200039153.