POLICE in Harrogate are appealing for help to trace a man who exposed himself to a woman as she walked her dog.

The naked man emerged from behind a bush as the 43-year-old woman was walking along a footpath leading from Tewit Well Road and York Place at about 9.30pm on Thursday.

The victim was not approached by the man, but North Yorkshire Police say she was left “shocked”. The man is described as white, aged between 30 and 40, about six feet tall and slim to medium build.

Officers are also investigating the possibility he may be responsible for other indecent exposure incidents in the Tewit Well and Stray Rein area of Harrogate over the last two years.

Anybody with information should phone Harrogate CID on 0845 6060 247 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.