A lisping man carrying a Tesco carrier bag flashed a young boy yesterday – now police are attempting to track him before he strikes again.
He first talked to the boy, before exposing himself and making sexual comments.
Thames Valley Police said that the attack took place on Monday night (June 13), between 6pm and 7pm in Woosehill.
The 10-year-old boy was approached by a man on a pathway by the wooded area behind Camellia Way and Foxglove Close.
The offender has been described as white with a slight tan, around 5ft 10ins, medium build, with brown hair that was across his face but shorter at the back. He also had a brown beard and moustache. He spoke with a lisp.
He was wearing a brown coloured jumper with a hood, lighter brown trousers with lines on and black shoes and was carrying a Tesco carrier bag.
Investigating officer, Det Con Amy Hickman-Holden from Force CID at Reading police station, said: “The victim is being supported by specially trained officers and a thorough investigation is underway.
“Officers are making enquiries in the area and have spoken to local schools so that they can inform parents about what has happened and give appropriate advice. There is an increased police presence in the area and I would urge anyone who has any concerns to speak to officers in the neighbourhood or call 10.
“I would like to speak to anyone who has any information about the incident – whether you saw a man matching this description in the area or witnessed the incident, or have any other information which could help with our investigation.
“Please contact me via the 101 number as soon as possible. If you do not want to speak directly to the police you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. No personal details are taken, information is not traced or recorded and you will not go to court.”
