Man arrested after exposure report as police investigate links to similar incidents

Man in his 30s arrested over reported exposure in Catterick Garrison on October 1, as North Yorkshire Police investigate possible linked incidents.

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A man has been arrested following reports of exposure in the Catterick Garrison area, with police investigating whether it could be linked to other similar incidents.

North Yorkshire Police confirmed that a man in his 30s was arrested on Friday (October 2) following a report of exposure on Thursday (October 1) afternoon.

Officers carried out enquiries following the report and arrested the man today on suspicion of exposure.

He remains in police custody while enquiries continue.

A spokesperson for the police force said: "As part of our investigation, we are looking into whether yesterday’s incident could be linked to any similar reports in the area.

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"We are appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident at 5.30pm yesterday, or who may have seen a man behaving suspiciously in the Catterick Garrison area, to come forward.

"We would particularly like to hear from anyone who believes they may have experienced a similar incident but has not yet reported it to us.

"If you can help, please contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, quoting reference 12260193142."