Man arrested after reports of indecent exposure in Hoghton
Police were called to Brindle Lodge
A man has been arrested as part of an investigation into incidents of exposure in Hoghton.
On Friday (4 April), police called to a report a man had been seen exposing himself near to Brindle Lodge off Hoghton Lane.
Officers attended and a number of enquiries were carried out to identify the suspect.
On Saturday, the force was called to Hoghton Bottoms following reports a man had been seen exposing himself and that he had been detained by members of the public.
Officers attended and a 36-year-old man, of no fixed address, was arrested on suspicion of indecent exposure.
He remains in custody at this time and the two incidents are being treated as linked.
In a statement police said: "We know that incidents of this nature, while rare, understandably cause real concern in the community. And that is why we wanted to give you this update."