Police investigate reports of 'obscene gestures' in Shropshire

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Police were called to a Shropshire village after reports of “obscene gestures” at motorists.

West Mercia Police have confirmed that officers have been looking into an incident in Baschurch after reports of an individual behaving in an “inappropriate manner”.

In a recent update by Ellesmere Safer Neighbourhood Team, they confirmed that they received reports from the public alleging that a man was making “obscene gestures”.

Officers have confirmed that there have been no subsequent issues.

A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “Report of a male acting in an inappropriate manner making hand gestures to vehicles going past in Baschurch, there was only one report received and no further issues.”

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