A MAN reportedly exposed himself to a woman on the Sandbanks chain ferry.

The woman, aged in her 20s, was travelling on the chain ferry from Sandbanks to Studland at around 1pm on Friday, July 15.

It was reported a man standing on the upper deck stared at the woman before exposing himself.

Police have now issued an image of a man they would like to speak with in connection to the incident.

Bournemouth Echo: An image of a man police would like to speak with after an indecent exposure incident on the Sandbanks ferryAn image of a man police would like to speak with after an indecent exposure incident on the Sandbanks ferry

Police Constable David Rudenko, of Dorset Police, said: “This was a very distressing incident for the victim, and we are carrying out a number of enquiries to identify the man involved.

“We have obtained an image of a man we would like to speak to as part of our investigation, and I would urge anyone who recognises him to please contact us.”

Anyone with information can contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk/contact, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55220113905.

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.