OFFICERS ARE investigating after a man exposed himself in a busy shopping centre.

Around 5pm a man reportedly exposed himself in Poole inside a popular shopping centre.

The man then assaulted a man outside Sports Direct by punching him in the face.

The incident happened at The Dolphin Centre in Poole on January 20.

Police Community Support Investigator Chris Hardy, of Poole Police, said: “We are continuing to investigate this incident and have obtained an image of a man we would like to identify as part of our ongoing enquiries.

“I would urge anyone who recognises this man to please contact us.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55240014703.

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