POLICE are on the hunt for a man who exposed himself to "a lot of people" in a park in Eastbourne.

Officers were called to Shinewater Park at around 15.30pm on Saturday, January 23 following a report that a young man was seen exposing himself.

Police attended the park but could not locate the man.

The man is described as white, in his early 20s and dressed all in dark clothing with his hood up.

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A spokesman from Sussex Police said: "It is thought that there were a lot of people in park at the time, and officers are keen to hear from anyone who saw the man, or who witnessed any suspicious behaviour in the area.

"Anyone with information should contact police online or by calling 101 quoting serial 826 of 23/01."