A SEARCH has been launched after a man indecently exposed himself to a woman.

Police said the woman was walking along Daneshouse Road, in Burnley, between 2.30pm and 2.35pm, on Tuesday when the incident occurred.

According to officers the man exposed himself to the 35-year-old woman while shouting obscenities at her.

The man is described as a white male, in his early 20s, with short hair.

He was wearing a long grey jacket and jeans.

Anyone with information should call Burnley Police on 01282 472508 or Crimestoppers, in confidence, on 0800 555 111.