Police pursue The Phantom Forest Flasher

Cheshire police are in pursuit of a phantom Forest Flasher following a number of reports of indecent exposures in Macclesfield forest.

The suspect, described as being in his 20 to 30’s with dark hair, has exposed himself to women walking in the forest.

Sgt Claire Lloyd said: “While he doesn’t make any attempt to approach them, it does cause them some alarm.

“We are actively making enquiries to find this man and are urging anyone who sees him to ring us immediately on 999 with your What3Words location so we can make every effort to catch him.

“If you haven’t already, you can download the What3Words app from your phone app store.

“If you have seen similar incidents, but haven’t reported it to police, please get in touch.

“Everyone has a right to feel safe when they go for a walk in the countryside. We will not tolerate this behaviour, and again would urge anyone who sees him to contact us immediately.”

Anyone with information should contact Cheshire Police on 101 or via the website quoting 25000055471.

Alternatively, information can be given anonymously by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Curiously we’ve had several reports of a naked man in Macclesfield town centre – who appears to have escaped the notice or interest of Cheshire police.

No images of any part of either flasher have been made available.