Police Hunt Flashers After Shocking Stoke-On-Trent Incidents
Staffordshire Police are on the case following two separate flashing attacks targeting young girls in Stoke-on-Trent.
Man Exposes Himself to Girl in Blurton Alley
The latest incident happened on Friday 10 November, just before 9am. A man reportedly exposed himself to a young girl in a narrow alleyway between Appleford Place and Tilery Lane, Blurton.
The suspect is described as a mid-20s male, about 5ft 9in tall, with short blonde hair. He wore a blue jacket and glasses. After the shock encounter, he was seen heading towards Tilery Lane.
Separate Flasher Targets Girls Near Kidbrooke Place
Just days earlier, on Monday 6 November, another flasher struck at the entrance to an alley from Tilery Lane leading to Kidbrooke Place.
This time, the suspect was a bald man aged between 30 and 40, dressed in a bright blue jumper and dark grey or black trousers. He exposed himself to two girls before disappearing into the area.
Police Investigate Possible Link, Increase Patrols
Although the men’s descriptions differ, detectives are probing whether the attacks are connected. Extra police patrols have been deployed, with officers also conducting door-to-door inquiries.
“Anyone who was in the area at the time or has CCTV or dashcam footage is urged to come forward,” Staffordshire Police said.
Witnesses can contact Staffordshire Police via Live Chat at www.staffordshire.police.uk or call 101. Quote incident number 150 of 10th November for the Blurton case or 281 of 6th November for the Kidbrooke Place incident.
For anonymous tips, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
