A photo appeal has been launched after man in Lyme Regis is reported to have exposed himself near to teenage girls on the beach.

It is reported that a group of teenage girls noticed a man exposing himself near to the lifeguard hut on the beach.

The man was challenged by lifeguards and subsequently left the area.

Investigating officers have only just released information about the incident along with an image of a man they would like to speak to.

The incident occurred at around 5.30pm on Monday August 26.

Police Constable Jamie Randell, of West Dorset police, said: “This must have been a distressing incident for the girls and our investigation is ongoing as we try to establish the full circumstances of what happened.

“As part of my enquiries, I am now issuing an image of a man I would like to identify and would ask anyone who recognises him to please come forward.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55240131718. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.