POLICE are hunting a man who exposed himself and “performed a sex act” in public.

The man, wearing a hoodie, also whistled at a woman and a girl, before running away when the woman shouted at him.

Police in Eastbourne were called at around 7.45pm last Friday. The force said the man was spotted twice that evening exposing himself and performing a sex act.

The first instance was in Shinewater Lane, near its junction with Milfoil Drive.

The second – when he was confronted by the woman – took place shortly afterwards in Foxglove Road, near the dentist’s car park.

Police want to hear from anyone who saw the man or witnessed suspicious behaviour.

He is white, in his late 20s or early 30s, around 5ft 11in and medium build. He has brown hair and a beard or stubble, and was wearing dark clothing, including a dark hooded top with the hood up.

Anyone with any information can contact the police online or by calling 101 quoting serial 1281 of 04/09.