Two teenage girls were left very distressed after a man reportedly exposed himself to them, twice.

The 16-year-olds were walking along Kingsnorth Road when the alleged incident took place.

Police have now launched an appeal to find the suspected pervert following the report of indecent behaviour.

The man is described as a white, tanned man between 20 and 30 years old.

He is of medium build, with short dirty brown hair, blue eyes and stubble. It is reported he was wearing glasses, a white t-shirt with a red pattern and a grey'snap-back' cap.

He had been driving a white Peugeot Partner van and drove off towards Park Farm.

Investigating officer PC Daniel Toner, said: "Although they were unharmed, this was very distressing for the two girls and we would be keen speak to anybody in the area who witnessed the incident or has any information that may help us with our enquiries."

The incident happened between 7.15pm and 7.25pm last Thursday, but details have only just emerged.

Anyone with any information is asked to call police on 01843 222289 quoting reference ZY/027853/16, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.