Police are appealing for witnesses after a man exposed himself to a passer-by in a Headington park at about 4pm yesterday.

The young woman was walking through Headington Hill Park in the direction of Oxford Brookes University when the man stepped out from behind a bush and exposed himself to her.

The man was described as white, about 6ft tall with a slim build and balding head. He was wearing a bright yellow fluorescent jacket.

Headington neighbourhood officer PC Chris Miles said: “This is the first incident we have had of this type in the area for a long time and we are keen to track down the man responsible or speak to anyone who might have witnessed anything.”

Anyone with information should contact PC Miles via the Police Enquiry Line on 0845 8 505 505, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.