A woman was shocked to see a "tramp-like" man exposing himself in a Colchester park.

The man was committing an indecent act as he stood near parked cars at the Middle Mill Road entrance to Lower Castle Park, at lunchtime yesterday.

Det Sgt Roger Napier, of Colchester police, said: "A woman phoned in and was obviously concerned and upset by it."

Officers attended but did not find the man. He is described as a being aged about 40 and looking scruffy like a tramp.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 01206 762212.

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