Man seen committing indecent act in park bushes

The incident happened near the tennis courts in Cheltenham's Montpellier Gardens

Police are appealing for information after reports of a man engaging in an indecent act in a park.

Gloucestershire Police said two women were playing tennis at Montpellier Gardens in Cheltenham on 17 August when they noticed a man, thought to be aged in his 70s, enter nearby bushes.

The force said the man, described as white, 5ft 6in in height, with thinning white hair and tanned skin, emerged a few moments later and appeared to be zipping up his trousers.

He stood and watched the women before returning to the bushes, where he was then seen to committing an indecent act.

When challenged by one of the women, the man laughed before walking out of the park, said police.

He is described as having very white teeth veneers and was wearing a dark blue suit trousers and jacket, with a shirt underneath.

The incident occurred between 14:30 and 15:00 BST at the park in the centre of Cheltenham.

Anyone with information in relation to the incident is urged to contact police.