In 2026, Merseyside Police detectives issued a public appeal and circulated closed-circuit television (CCTV) images following a reported incident of indecent exposure inside Mesnes Park in Newton-le-Willows.
The incident took place during the evening of Tuesday 7 July 2026 at approximately 9:00 PM. According to investigating officers, an unidentified male carried out an act of indecent exposure in the public grounds of Mesnes Park. A male member of the public intervened and confronted the suspect, who then fled the area on foot towards the direction of Acorn Street.
Detectives carried out local inquiries and interviewed witnesses who were present in the park, subsequently releasing surveillance images of an individual they are seeking to trace, believing he possesses information essential to the ongoing inquiry.
Detective Inspector James Rotheram of Merseyside Police stated:
“Incidents such as these can cause real distress to residents or people who visit Mesnes Park and are completely inappropriate. Those who witnessed the incident were understandably alarmed and did the right thing in contacting us. If you recognise the man pictured in these images then please let us know, as we believe he may hold information vital to our ongoing investigation. Similarly, If you were in Mesnes Park at around 9pm on Tuesday and saw this man then do let us know as any information you hold could support our enquiries.”
Officers are appealing to visitors to Mesnes Park, local residents living along Acorn Street, and motorists who may have captured dashcam footage in the surrounding area around 9:00 PM on Tuesday 7 July to get in touch.
Anyone who recognizes the individual pictured or who holds information regarding the incident is asked to contact Merseyside Police on the non-emergency 101 number or via their social media contact desk on Facebook and X (@MerPolCC), quoting crime reference number 26000547365.
Reports can also be made completely anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online via crimestoppers-uk.org.
Image – CCTV Appeal Still
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