A MAN who exposed himself to two boys in Nelson is being sought by police.

At around 8pm on Saturday, a man was stood by a fence in Hallam Road near the car park when he exposed himself, officers said.

The boys, aged 11 and 13, ran away and called the police.

The man has been described as white, 6ft tall and of slim build, with short brown hair turning grey with a bald patch in the middle.

He was wearing a dark blue or black fleece jacket, with blue or grey jeans, and was wearing glasses with a brown frame.

Police said he had a local accent, which was soft and high-pitched.

DS Darren Irving said: "This has been a scary incident for the boys involved which has left them shaken and upset.

"As part of our investigation, we have an image of a man we would like to speak in connection with our enquiries.

"While the picture is slightly blurred, we hope someone may know this man or recognise the description provided.

"If you have any information then please get in touch."

Anyone with information can contact police on 101 quoting log reference 1475 of April 29.