A 27-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested after he allegedly touched himself while asking children to engage in sexual activity in a park.
Cops rushed to the scene at the park near Wingate Road, Grimsby, on Monday at around 4.20pm after multiple reports were made.
The force said officers were immediately deployed and spotted a man matching the description.
A 27-year-old man was then arrested on suspicion of causing children to engage in sexual activity.
He remains in police custody at this time.
A spokesperson for Humberside Police stated: “At approximately 4.20pm, officers received calls reporting that a man was allegedly engaging in indecent behavior and soliciting children for sexual acts at a park near Wingate Road in Grimsby.”
“We urge anyone who may have observed the incident or has additional details that could aid officers in their ongoing investigation to reach out to us. Please use our non-emergency line at 101 and reference crime number 25*101397.”
You can also give information anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
