Man in his 30s arrested after 'flashing incident' in Leyland

The man remains in custody this morning...

A 31-year-old man was arrested last night on suspicion of exposing himself in Leyland.

Lancashire Police were called to a home in Meadow Croft on the Alston Meadows estate, off Preston Road in Longridge, where a woman in her 20s became unwell, was taken to hospital and later died | Lancashire Post

placeholder image — Lancashire Police were called to a home in Meadow Croft on the Alston Meadows estate, off Preston Road in Longridge, where a woman in her 20s became unwell, was taken to hospital and later died | Lancashire Post

The arrest follows a public appeal from Lancashire Police, who shared CCTV footage of a man they wanted to speak after a ‘flashing incident’ in the Broadfield area on Sunday evening (September 13).

The man allegedly exposed himself at around 7.30pm in what police described as a ‘concerning incident’. Lancashire Police said they were stepping up ‘reassurance patrols’ in the area and asked anyone who recognised the man in the footage to get in touch.

Last night, a 31-year-old was arrested on suspicion of exposure. He is currently in custody.

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This morning, a police spokesperson said: “Yesterday we asked for your help to identify a man who we wanted to speak to as part of our enquiries into a report of exposure in the Broadfield Drive area of Leyland.

“To update you, a 31-year-old man was arrested last night on suspicion of exposure and is currently in custody.

“Thanks to everyone who shared the appeal, it is very much appreciated.”