Man, 71, arrested after 'deplorable' act in middle of Greater Manchester street
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA pensioner has been arrested after exposing himself on a Greater Manchester street. Officers were called out to Nel Pan Lane, in Leigh, at 4.20pm on Wednesday (September 4).
Police soon arrested a 71-year-old man near to the the scene on suspicion of indecent exposure. He remains in police custody for questioning this morning (Thursday).
The incident has been described as 'deplorable' by Greater Manchester Police. Officers will be patrolling the Nel Pan Lane area today following the incident to provide reassurance to the community. READ MORE: Tree surgeon who claimed he 'found himself in middle' of riot holds head in hands as truth comes out Inspector Sam Davies, from GMP's Wigan and Leigh district, said: "This was a deplorable incident, and I would like to thank the members of public who intervened and called us immediately as the information provided enabled officers to identify the suspect and make a swift arrest.
We take reports of indecent behaviour incredibly seriously, and I hope our response will offer some reassurance to our communities. "I’m sure this incident will be unsettling for those who live and work in Leigh.
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