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Manchester Evening News
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Beth Abbit

Police hunting flasher who exposed himself to passengers at Metrolink tram station

Police are looking for a man who indecently exposed himself to passengers waiting on a tram station platform.

The suspect was standing on the platform at Cornbrook Metrolink station, in Trafford, when he was seen to indecently expose himself to others, police say.

He then boarded a tram and is believed to have alighted at Deansgate Castlefield.

The incident happened at around 2.45pm on Thursday (July 23).

The man is described as white, in his late 30s with long hair and of average build. He was wearing a dark grey coat, red top and blue jogging pants.

Cornbrook station (Manchester Evening News)

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) officers are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with information about the incident to get in touch.

Sergeant Nick Bamber, of GMP’s Transport Unit, said: “This is a concerning incident and while no-one was hurt, we’re keen to identify and speak to the man responsible.

“Greater Manchester Police’s Transport Unit takes these matters extremely seriously and have launched a full investigation to find this individual.

“Were you in the area at the time of the offence or have any information that can assist us?

“We are particularly keen to speak to a witness who approached Metrolink security officers on the day and might have witnessed this matter.”

Anyone with information should call police on 0161 856 1855 quoting incident number 1544 of 23/07/2020 email 14758@gmp.police or contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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