A PHOTOGRAPH has been released of a man police wish to identify in connection with an indecent act towards a woman.

It comes after a woman was confronted by a man performing an incident act in the Duke Mound and Madeira Drive area of Brighton.

She was walking up the steps towards Marine Parade when she witnessed "a concerning and very offensive act".

Officers have released an image of a man they want to speak to in connection to the incident at about 9am on Friday October 22.

The Argus: Image of man wanted in connection with indecent act towards woman in BrightonImage of man wanted in connection with indecent act towards woman in Brighton

PC Darren Farrant said: "This was a concerning and very offensive act, and we want to find this man.

“We think someone may recognise him from this photo.”

The man is young, of slight build and around 5ft 11.

Anyone with information can contact police online or by calling 101, quoting serial 597 of 22/10.

You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.