POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man indecently exposed himself on a beach in Bradwell-on-Sea.

A woman reported being approached by a naked man while she was sunbathing on the beach at East End Road.

The incident happened at around 4.15pm on Thursday, August 25, when the man began touching himself inappropriately in front of her before leaving the area.

Anyone with information should contact PC Mathew Hillier at the Maldon Police Station on 101.

People can also give information to the independent crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via an anonymous online form at crimestoppers.uk.org.