POLICE have confirmed they are mounting an investigation into a reported incident in East Tilbury where a man has been accused of exposing himself.

A statement from Essex Police says: "We received a report of an exposure in Coronation Avenue, East Tilbury, on 1 December.

"We are now working to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.

"Anyone who witnessed the incident or has dashcam or doorbell footage of it should get in contact as soon as possible.

"You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am-9pm.

"Visit www.essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about our website reporting services. Alternatively, you can call us on 101.

"Please quote crime reference 42/293448/22."