Arrest after indecent exposures
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We arrested a teenage boy on Thursday 11 December on suspicion of indecent exposure and outraging public decency.
The arrest comes after officers linked four separate incidents in Thornbury, which were reported between April and December.
The boy, in his mid-teens, was questioned and released on police bail.
Neighbourhood Inspector Stephen Baines said: “The investigation continues, as do targeted patrols by neighbourhood officers. We’ve also been in touch with local schools.
“We know that people may not always report such incidents, and I’d like to stress that we do want to hear about any incident or area which has left women or girls feeling unsafe. Your safety is our priority, and any such information will help us to make sure we have our resources in the right place at the right time.”
Insp Baines urged anyone who experiences such an offence to call 999 as soon as they feel safe to do so.
We’d still like to hear from anyone with relevant information or footage which could help the ongoing enquiries.
Parents and carers can find information and advice on talking to children about personal safety on the NSPCC website Keeping children safe at school | NSPCC.
There’s also advice from the Suzy Lamplugh Trust charity: Personal safety out and about | Suzy Lamplugh Trust.
To help us to tackle violence against women and girls, we want to hear from you if there are areas where you unsafe so that we can work with partners to improve things. You can tell us about this anonymously online: Report feeling unsafe in public spaces (StreetSafe) | Avon and Somerset Police
We also offer a Walk and Talk | Avon and Somerset Police.
If you can help, please call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5225284819, or complete our online appeals form.
You can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their Anonymous Online Form.
No personal details are taken, information cannot be traced or recorded and you will not go to court or have to speak to police when contacting Crimestoppers.