Birmingham flashing incident prompts CCTV appeal to find man in ripped denim shorts

Nick Horner

25 November 2024 at 8:45 am·1-min read

A CCTV image of a man in the street described as being in his 'early 20s, around 5ft 9ins tall, wearing black ripped denim shorts, black sleeveless hoodie, black t-shirt and black shoes' — -Credit: (Image: Reach Publishing Services Limited)

A CCTV image of a man who may have information about a flashing incident in Birmingham has been issued by police. It happened in Worlds End Lane in Quinton on Sunday, September 8.

A man indecently exposed himself at around 3am. West Midlands Police issued a pictured of a man in a street, with a car behind. He wore a sleeveless hoodie with the hood up and his arms bent but against his sides.

He also wore distinctive ripped denim shorts, with frayed edges visible, a black t-shirt and black shoes.

In issuing the CCTV appeal, a spokesperson for the force said: “Recognise this man? We need your help to identify this man, suspected of an indecent exposure incident in Quinton.

“It happened at around 3am on Sunday, September 8 in Worlds End Lane. The suspect is described as being in his early 20s, around 5ft 9ins tall."

The statement continued: "He is wearing black ripped denim shorts, black sleeveless hoodie, black t-shirt and black shoes. If you can help us, contact us via Live Chat on our website: westmidlands.police.uk quoting: 20/829291/24.”

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