A PERVERT was seen by two young women pleasuring himself in a car.

Police were first called over an incident in Hoad's Wood Road, St Leonards.

A suspect was also seen masturbating in a car in Southwater Road in the town just weeks later, where two young women shouted at him.

Now the force has asked for any witnesses to come forward, and for anyone who may have seen similar offences to report what they saw.

The first incident in Hoad's Wood Road took place at 4pm on Monday, January 4.

Then two young women saw the incident at Southwater Road at 1pm on February 17.

Sussex Police said: “Officers investigating reports of a man outraging public decency are looking to identify two possible witnesses.

“Police believe two young females witnessed the incident in Southwater Road and shouted at the man before leaving the area.

“Officers are appealing for the two females to come forward to assist with the investigation.”

The force confirmed a 30-year-old man from St Leonards was arrested on suspicion of committing an act of outraging public decency. He was released on conditional bail while the inquiry continues.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Sussex Police online or call 101 quoting serial 527 of 17/02.