POLICE are appealing for information after a man exposed himself to a woman on Howson Road in Orford.

The victim, a 22-year-old woman, had been to the Orford Fryer takeaway on Howson Road.

On her way home, opposite the takeaway, she was confronted by the offender, who opened his coat and exposed himself.

The incident occurred at around 8pm on Friday, December 12.

Cheshire Police has released an e-fit of the offender.

He is described as in his late 40s to early 50s, of large build, overweight, and approximately 5ft 7ins tall.

He had short, untidy grey/white hair and a weathered appearance.

Police say he wore a knee-length tan coloured jacket, a tight t-shirt underneath and nothing on his bottom half.

PC Ian Morris said: "We take incidents like this very seriously and we are keen to identify and arrest the offender as quickly as possible, to prevent reoffending and to protect members of the community."

Anyone who recognises the man from the e-fit, or has any information, is urged to contact PC Morris on the non-emergency 101 number, quoting incident 808 of December 12.

Alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.