Lambeth arrest after man seen masturbating in Epsom

A man from Lambeth had been arrested after reports of a man masturbating in public in Epsom.

At around 7pm on April 28, a man was seen sexually exposing himself near a bench in the Wonersh Way farm, Epsom.

Officers arrested a 40-year-old man from Lambeth on suspicion of outraging public decency.

Local police now appealing for witnesses to the incident say there would have been a number of dog walkers and passersby in the area.

A spokesperson for Surrey Police said: "We're appealing for witnesses after a man was seen sexually exposing himself in Warren Farm, Epsom on Friday, 28 April.

"At around 7pm the suspect was seen masturbating near a park bench in the Wonersh Way farm.

"A 40-year-old man from Lambeth, London has been arrested on suspicion of outraging public decency.

"There would have been a number of dog walkers and passers-by in the area at the time and we would like to know if they might have any information that could help us with our enquiries.

"If so, please contact us quoting crime reference number PR/45230046489 via DM Surrey Police."