West Mercia Police officers in Hereford have confirmed that a man has been arrested for committing ‘an outraging public decency’ offence in Hereford.

A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said:

“On the 05/08/2024, Police received a report of an unknown male committing an Outrage Public Decency offence in the area of Rotherwas and Holme Lacy Road. 

“This male was spotted by a lone female who was running in the early morning.

“Officers received a description of this male and searched the area. 

“Officers from the Safer Neighbourhood Team were able to find this male matching the description. 

“He was promptly arrested for the offence. 

“Further to this arrest, the male was wanted for two warrants by other Police forces.

“The male was then transported to Police custody for interview.”