POLICE are on the hunt for a man seen “performing an indecent act” in a public area at Throop Mill.

Officers investigating the incident have now released an image of a man they would like to speak to.

Dorset Police received a report that at around 7.15pm on Wednesday, September 1, a man was seen performing an indecent act in a public area at Throop Mill.

Officers attended and carried out a search of the area, but the man was not located.

Police Constable Paul Humber, of Bournemouth police, said: “We are continuing to investigate this incident and we are releasing an image of a man we would like to speak to as part of our ongoing enquiries.

“I would urge anyone with information as to his identity to please contact us.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk , via email to 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55210141467.

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.