POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a middle-aged man exposed himself in public in Hay-On-Wye.

Dyfed-Powys Police is investigating an incident of indecent exposure at the well-know bathing area of the river, known locally as The Warren.

The man has been described as lean, pale, not fat but with a big belly, and wearing a straw hat.

He is thought to be between 40 and 45 years old.

A police spokesman said: "The incident happened on the afternoon of Thursday, June 25, and it is likely many people visited the spot throughout the day.

"If you were there, saw anything suspicious, or the man's description sounds familiar, please get in touch.

"Report online at bit.ly/DPPReportOnline, by emailing contactcentre@dyfed-powys.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101."