Police have launched an appeal following indecent exposures in Stevenage.

Detectives are appealing for witnesses and information following two reports of indecent exposures in the Stevenage area on Thursday, January 6.

The first incident happened in Sparrow Drive at around 530pm, and the second incident happened in Ascot Crescent at around 7pm.

Both victims reported that they had been walking alone when a vehicle pulled up alongside them, and the male motorist asked for directions.

He then exposed himself before touching himself inappropriately.

The vehicle was described as a small model, possibly a Ford Fiesta or a Peugeot 106, and was grey in colour.

In both instances, the suspect was described as a white male, aged between 20 and 30, who had shoulder-length light brown curly hair and was clean shaven.

Detective Constable Simon Hancock, who is investigating, said: "We understand that incidents of this nature will cause concern among the local community, and I would like to reassure people that we are taking these reports very seriously and doing all we can to investigate.

"Initial enquiries have led us to believe that these incidents may be linked. I would like to speak to anyone who was in either of the areas around the times specified, who believes they may have seen the vehicle or witnessed a man matching the description behaving suspiciously in the vicinity.

"Any information, even something that may seem relatively minor or insignificant, could be key to progressing our investigation. If you witness a similar incident, please call 999 straight away."