Hunt for sex thug

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POLICE need your help to track down a serial sex beast who has struck more than 10 times at remote locations close to Preston.

In the latest incident a woman was attacked as she walked along a disused railway line near Avenham Park.

Detectives are linking the offender - who often rides a bike - to other indecent assaults and exposures in Penwortham over the past 14 months. The man usually wears distinctive sunglasses. Call police on 01772-433561.

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