A PERVERT walked up to three girls who were playing in a park and exposed himself, police said.

Detectives are appealing for information after the indecent exposure in Haslingden.

Police were called on Friday, April 12, to Worsley Park off Blackburn Road near the border with Acre.

Around 5.10pm three girls had been playing in the play area when a man approached them and exposed himself.

The girls, aged between nine and 12, ran off and reported the incident.

The offender is described as white, 5ft 8in tall and aged in his 20s. He was wearing a grey Adidas tracksuit and blue baseball cap.

Det Sgt Sarah Hargreaves said: “We are appealing for information following a report of indecent exposure.

“We are particularly keen to speak to anyone who recognises the man described.

“If anyone knows who this is, please contact police immediately.”

Anyone with information can contact police on (01282) 472244 or email 3452@lancashire.pnn.police.uk quoting log reference 1220 of April 12.