A man in his 40s has been released on police bail following an incident of indecent exposure in High Wycombe.

The person in question had supposedly been ‘touching himself inappropriately’ on the grass next to Princes Gate in the town at around 7pm on Friday, August 2.

One day later on Saturday, August 3, they were allegedly committing the same crime between 8pm and 8.30pm.

Police arrested a 41-year-old man on suspicion of ‘outraging public decency’, and he was bailed until Sunday, October 20.

Thames Valley Police have since now confirmed that the man they have apprehended has been ‘released under investigation’.

Speaking back in August, PC Oliver Bolton, based at High Wycombe police station, said: “We are appealing for witnesses to this exposure incident to please come forward.

“We are aware that multiple people walked or drove past this area and saw the offender.

“Someone in a silver car was seen stopping to shout at the offender, while someone in a silver van was seen stopping and shouting at the offender the previous day.

“So, we’re appealing for anyone who saw this man, particularly these two people, to contact police to give their account of what they saw to assist in bringing the offender to justice.

“You can contact us either via our website or by calling 101, quoting reference number 43240371271.

“Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

“All reports of exposure offences are dealt with seriously and robustly by police. If you witness an indecent exposure, you should call us immediately on 999.

"This is a crime in progress and so it is appropriate to use our emergency line.”