Police are hunting a cyclist who was spotted exposing himself in York.

North Yorkshire Police is investigating two incidents that involved a man exposing his buttocks in the city. 

Officers said the first incident happened in Emerald Street, the Groves, at around 6.35pm yesterday (November 12).

"A woman saw a man exposing his buttocks in an alleyway leading to Amber Court and he made inappropriate comments towards her," they added.

There was then an incident reported in Scarborough Terrace at around 7.05pm the same day.

Police said: "A man on a bike cycled past a woman exposing his bottom and spanking himself. He was heading in the direction of Burton Stone Lane."

The suspect in both incidents is described as white, aged approximately 40, of a large build and was wearing a dark top and baggy trousers.

The force is appealing for anyone who has experienced a similar incident, who saw the suspect or who has any other information to get in touch by emailing eleanor.stevens@northyorkshire.police.uk.

Alternatively, you can call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for Eleanor Stevens, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website.

Please quote reference 12240207325 when passing on information.