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Swindon police target flashers as indecent exposure cases rise | |
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Flashers are being targeted by police in Swindon after it was revealed 100 cases of indecent exposure have been reported in the town in two years. | Flashers are being targeted by police in Swindon after it was revealed 100 cases of indecent exposure have been reported in the town in two years. |
Insp Joe Saunders said indecent exposure is a "seasonal crime" with an increase in incidents reported during spring and summer months. | Insp Joe Saunders said indecent exposure is a "seasonal crime" with an increase in incidents reported during spring and summer months. |
He said perpetrators often progress to more serious offences. | He said perpetrators often progress to more serious offences. |
Officers are to receive extra guidance on how to deal with cases and work with victims. | Officers are to receive extra guidance on how to deal with cases and work with victims. |
Police advise victims of indecent exposure to try to remember a description of the perpetrator and contact officers immediately. | Police advise victims of indecent exposure to try to remember a description of the perpetrator and contact officers immediately. |