A man allegedly exposed himself to passers-by near a secondary school.

Police officers are investigating reports of a flasher in woodland areas near Varndean School in Brighton last week.

The man is reportedly on the loose after officers were unable to find him immediately after the incident.

A spokeswoman for Sussex Police said officers were called to investigate the incident near Roedale Valley allotments just after 6.30pm on September 25.

The force said: “Officers responded to a report of a man exposing himself in Hollingbury Woods, Brighton, near to the allotments, on Wednesday, September 25, at around 6.30pm.

“Following a search of the area, no one was located and no arrests were made.

“Anyone with information should make a report to police online, or by calling 101 quoting reference 1208 of 25/09.”