A WOMAN has suffered a "frightening encounter" after a man indecently exposed himself in Salisbury.

The incident took place at around 7.45pm yesterday (Thursday) at the junction of Herbert Road and Queen Alexander Road.

Salisbury Police Inspector Pete Sparrow said: "This was a frightening encounter for the victim involved. We do not tolerate behaviour of this kind, and are eager to speak to anyone who might have witnessed the incident.

"Unfortunately we don't have a description of the man but are keen that anyone who may have been in the area contacts us.

“We would like to reassure the people of Salisbury that this type of incident is rare and we have been carrying out a thorough investigation to find this man.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.