Flasher scares woman in lane

Police are hunting a flasher who exposed himself near a school.

Officers are appealing for witnesses to help them trace the culprit following the incident in Whitburn on Monday morning.

At around 6.50am, a 23- year- old woman was walking along a lane that runs between The Avenue and Dixon Terrace, alongside Burnside School and Norwood Industrial Estate, when a man approached and exposed himself to her.

The woman contacted police who are now pursuing a local line of inquiry to trace the suspect.

He is described as being in his 60s with a tanned or olive-skinned complexion, around five feet six tall, of stocky build and wearing a white top, a khaki jacket, light tan-coloured trousers, black shoes, a greenish brown flat cap and thin-rimmed glasses.

Inspector Stuart McLaughlan, from Whitburn Police Station, said: “While the victim was unharmed during this incident, it was an upsetting and distressing experience for her and we are doing all we can to trace the male responsible.

“Anyone who remembers seeing anything suspicious in the area on Monday morning or who has any other information relevant to this investigation then please contact police immediately.”

Those with information can contact officers in Whitburn via 101 and quoting incident number 528 of May 22. Alternatively, a report can be made to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.