Police are appealing for witnesses after a man indecently exposed himself to a girl in Accrington last night. 

The incident happened at around 9.50pm when the teenager was walking near the junction of Annie Street and Foster Street. 

Detective Julie Cross, of Accrington CID, said the offender pulled up in a silver hatchback vehicle, asked for directions then exposed himself to her. 

She said: "We are appealing for anybody who may have seen a suspicious male or vehicle in the area at the relevant time."

The male is described as white, between 40 and 50 years old with grey hair and smartly dressed. 

Anyone with information can contact police on 101.