A YOUNG couple were flashed at by a man on Walthamstow marshes, prompting a police appeal for witnesses.

The couple, in their 20s, were walking in Lee Valley Park when the man indecently exposed himself.

He is described as being of Arabic appearance, 5ft 6in, with dark bushy eyebrows and cropped brown hair.

He was wearing a blue shirt, dark trousers and a grey hooded top.

Following the incident, which happened on July 22 at 5.30pm, he rode away on a blue mountaibn bike.

PC Penny Drinkwater, of Waltham Forest police said: "Parks should be a safe environment for all and members of the public should not be subject to this behaviour.

“I would urge anyone who may have seen the suspect in the park, or with information, to come forward."

Anyone with information is urged to contact PC Drinkwater on 8345 3204 or alternatively, to remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.