Man released on bail after allegedly exposing himself to pupils
A 33-year-old man is in custody after indecent exposure reports in south Belfast
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A 33-year-old man has been released on bail after reports of indecent behaviour outside a school in south Belfast, police have said.
The man had been arrested after he allegedly exposed himself to pupils as they walked past his vehicle in the Marlborough Park North area on Friday.
Officers identified and subsequently arrested the man on suspicion of committing an act outraging public decency and indecent exposure.
He remains on police bail to allow for further enquiries.
The incident took place outside of a school in the Marlborough Park North area on Friday
South Belfast Neighbourhood Policing Inspector R贸is铆n Brown said the incident is "distressing and upsetting" for the children involved.
Police have also spoken to the school affected and "appropriate safeguarding protocols have been implemented", Insp Brown said.
She said officers will continue to work closely with the affected school and the Education Authority.
"I want to reassure the public that we treat reports of this behaviour with the utmost importance," Insp Brown said.
She appealed to those with information or video footage to contact police.