Concerns over suspicious man in the Ocbrook and Spondon area

We are appealing for information following reports of a suspicious man in the Ockbrook and Spondon area earlier this week.

It follows concerns about a seen a man hiding in bushes in fields between Ockbrook and Spondon at around 7.15am on Wednesday 22 June.

The man, who is described as wearing shorts and a hoodie, with the hood up, is thought to have run off after being disturbed by a walker and their dog.

There have been other reports in the area of a man exposing himself, and officers are carrying out patrols in the area but would like to hear from anyone who may have seen this man or with information about any other suspicious activity.

If you have any information which you think could help with our enquiries, please contact us on the details below and mention Sergeant Brendan Middleton-Rees and reference 255-220622:

• Facebook – send us a private message to our Facebook page
• Twitter – direct message our contact centre via @DerPolContact
• Website – We have several crime reporting tools on our website or use our online contact form
• Phone – call us on 101

You can also anonymously contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the CrimeStoppers website