Police have arrested a man after a string of reports in which a driver in a company van was said to have exposed himself and touched himself while in public in the King's Worthy area.
Incidents reported over two days
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said the first report was received on 24 July at around 7pm. Witnesses described a man in a company vehicle behaving inappropriately while driving in the Church Green area of King's Worthy. Similar conduct was reported later when a male was observed between a hedge and a van on Springvale Road.
Officers were contacted again at roughly 5am on 25 July after further reports of an individual exposing himself from a company van on the same street. It was reported that the driver flashed his lights and beeped to attract a victim's attention.
“We want to assure you that we take reports of this nature very seriously and will investigate thoroughly - please report any such incidents to us on 101. Always call 999 in an emergency.”
Arrest and next steps
Following enquiries, a 36-year-old man from King's Worthy was arrested on suspicion of indecent exposure and remains in custody at this time, the force confirmed. No further details about charges or court proceedings were released.
Practical information for the public
- If you witnessed any of the incidents or have dash-cam, doorbell or CCTV footage, contact Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary on 101.
- Report urgent matters to 999.
- Preserve any digital evidence rather than sharing widely on social media; inform police about its existence and how it can be accessed.
Summary of reported incidents
| Date | Approximate time | Location | Nature of report |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 July | ~7pm | Church Green, King's Worthy | Driver touching himself while driving |
| 24 July | Evening (later) | Springvale Road, King's Worthy | Male seen between hedge and van fondling himself |
| 25 July | ~5am | Springvale Road, King's Worthy | Driver exposing himself, reported to have flashed lights and beeped |
Hampshire police ask anyone with information to get in touch to assist their enquiries. The force emphasised it treats reports of this kind with seriousness and will pursue investigations to protect the community.
