Police are appealing for witnesses after a man indecently exposed himself to three separate women in Southend on the same day.

Officers are investigating a report that a man pulled his trousers down in Victoria Road and exposed his bottom to a woman at about 7.40pm on Tuesday, December 3.

A woman in Shaftesbury Avenue then reported that a man had exposed his bottom and genitals to her between 7.50pm and 8.05pm.

The third offence happened in Leamington Road when a man pulled down his trousers and exposed his genitals to a woman in the street between 8.50pm and 9pm.

Investigating officer, Pc Max Davis, said: "These incidents must have been very distressing and intimidating for the women involved. I really need to speak to anyone who has information so that we can trace this man.”

Anyone with information is urged to contact Pc Davis, or his colleagues at Southend, on 101. Alternatively, call independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.