A FLASHER indecently exposed himself to a shocked resident in Keswick, say police.

POLICE are appealing for information after a man wearing black tracksuit bottoms and aged between 16 and 20 years old appeared at the rear of a house on Main Street and exposed himself in full view of the horrified homeowner.

He then ran away in the direction of Market Square.

The incident took place at 1:30pm on Sunday, December 21, and police are appealing for any witnesses or anybody with information to contact them on 101 and ask for PC 1367 at Cockermouth police station.

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.