Police have issued a warning after a man exposed himself to women and children in a local park.

The man in his 50s who has an unkempt appearance exposed himself in Cuerden Valley Park, in Bamber Bridge, between 4pm and 9pm, last night.

He was around 5ft 6ins tall with messy grey hair in a pony tail and grey facial hair.

He was wearing denim jeans, a denim jacket and a baseball cap.

PC Kershaw from Wheelton Police Station said; "I would advise that nobody walks in the park alone during hours of darkness and request that children are supervised at all times."

Anyone with information should call Wheelton police station on 08451 253545 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.