A Wiltshire man wearing a pink dress has been arrested for ‘touching himself’ at a roadside just across the county border.
Gloucestershire Constabulary received reports of a male masturbating on a grass verge on Spine Road in South Cerney, in the Cotswold Water Park, on 17 March.
Officers attended the scene shortly after 7am, and a man – aged in his 50s – was arrested on suspicion of indecent exposure in connection with the incident.
He was questioned and has since been released on bail with conditions while further enquiries take place.
The force said that the suspect was was described as being white and was wearing a pink dress, stockings, black boots and a long, brown wig.
Investigating officers are keen to hear from anyone who lives in the surrounding area and may have seen the man.
They would also like to hear from anyone who was driving in the area at that time and may have dashcam footage which could assist the investigation.
A spokepserson added: “This type of crime is often underreported and if you witness a crime like this and the offender is still present or nearby, call police on 999.
“Anyone with footage or information is asked to contact police online by using the following form and quoting incident 80 of 17 March.”
