A man indecently exposed himself to a woman walking along a cycle path in St Albans this morning. 

Police are appealing for witnesses after the woman reported the incident on a path near Verulamium Park at around 11.20am.

The victim was walking down the path when she heard a noise behind the bush. When she turned around, the offender is said to have exposed himself before running off in the other direction.

The man has been described as white, between 5"9 and 6" and in his late 30s, with a large, stocky build and goatee beard. He was wearing a dark coloured vest and shorts.

Anyone with information should contact police on 101 quoting reference F1/15/2255.