Man arrested after alleged indecent exposure in Barrow Hill

A 22-year-old man from Chesterfield has been arrested after an alleged incident of indecent exposure.

We were called to reports that a man had exposed himself in woodland off Hill Grove, in Barrow Hill, yesterday (Monday, May 13) at around 4.20pm.

Officers attended the scene, searches were conducted in the area and a man was arrested.

A 22-year-old, who is from Chesterfield, is being interviewed by officers on suspicion of indecent exposure.

The officer leading the investigation, DC Andrew Cocking, said: “I would like to thank members of the public who were in the area at the time for their assistance.

“While people will be understandably be concerned about this incident I would like to reassure residents that this is an isolated incident.

“If you have any information about the incident please contact us using the 101 number with reference 19*244058.”