A SUSPECTED flasher accused of exposing himself in a community convenience store has been interviewed by police.

The 49-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of exposure following an alleged incident at The One Stop Shop, on North Road, in Catchgate, near Stanley, at round 3.30pm on Sunday, October 17.

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Durham Constabulary confirmed the incident has been reported to them and that an inquiry had been launched.

A spokesperson for the force said: “He has been interviewed by officers and released under investigation while further enquiries are carried out.”

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