Man arrested on suspicion of exposing himself to teenage girl near Nelson Golf Club
A man was arrested after reportedly exposing himself to a teenage girl near a golf course in East Lancashire.
Lancashire Police said an investigation was launched after the incident was reported on January 27.
It was one of a number of recent complaints to police about the man’s alleged behaviour around Nelson Golf Club in Brierfield and the surrounding areas.
Women said they were were unnerved after encountering him on dog walks and some said he had threatened them.
On Thursday (February 5), officers made an arrest and a suspect was taken into custody for questioning. He was later bailed pending further enquiries.
A police spokesperson said: At 5:47pm on Tuesday, January 27, we were called to reports of a man exposing himself at Nelson Golf Club, Kings Causeway, Nelson.
“It was reported that a man exposed himself to a teenage girl.
“Following enquiries, a 29-year-old man from Nelson was arrested on February 4 on suspicion of exposure. He’s since been released on bail pending further enquiries.”
Sharing an update on Facebook, the force said: “We are aware of recent reports and incidents involving a male around Nelson Golf club and the surrounding areas, acting in an inappropriate manner towards members of the public.
“On the early hours of Wednesday, February 4, we received another incident believed linked to this male.
“On the same day, an arrest was made by the Nelson Neighbourhood Policing Team and the investigation is still ongoing at this moment in time.
“We cannot comment any further at this stage however we would like to share the update to reassure members of the local community.”