AN 11-year-old girl and her friend, aged 12, were confronted by a semi-naked man who was indecently exposing himself.

Blackburn magistrates heard Daniel Simon Brown spoke to the terrified girls, before chasing after them.

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Brown, 27, of Vulcan Road, Freckleton, Preston, pleaded guilty to exposure. He was remanded on bail until March 19 for a pre-sentence report.

Catherine Allan, prosecuting, said the 11-year-old had left the house to walk her friend home about 8 pm.

“She ran back in shortly after crying and shaking,” said Miss Allan. “Her dad ran out and found the defendant who he said was clearly under the influence of something.”

Richard Prew, defending, said his client had no recollection of the incident, but had been drinking with friends who left him asleep in a van at their home.

“He doesn’t know why he was on the street with no trousers on,” said Mr Prew.