Police are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information after two incidents of indecent exposure in Dorchester.

The first occurred between 10.55pm and 11pm on Tuesday, March 1 in Poundbury Crescent. It is reported that a man was seen performing an indecent act in the area.

The second happened around 6.15pm to 6.30pm on Thursday, March 3. It's reported that a woman walking near an alleyway on Damers Road, leading to the Thomas Hardye School when she noticed a man coming toward her exposing himself. He did not speak to the woman and continued to walk past her.

The woman describes the man as white, aged between 30 and 35 and around five feet eight inches tall with short blonde shaggy hair. He was wearing an orange Softshell jacket, dark coloured trousers and dark shoes.

Police Constable Dave Ash, of West Dorset police, said: "Due to the close proximity of the two incidents, we are treating them as linked.

"I am appealing to anyone who witnessed either incident, or recognises the man from the description given, to please get in touch.

"I would ask motorists and local residents to please check their dashcams and home CCTV systems for the relevant time periods for any footage to help my investigation.

"Local officers can be approached by any member of the public with any concerns or information."

Anyone with information should contact Dorset Police online at dorset.police.uk/do-it-online, email [email protected] or call 101, quoting incident number 55220035328.