Police have issued advice after a report of a man publicly masturbating in Spalding.
The incident took place on the Coronation Channel, near to Cowbit Road, yesterday (March 30) but police haven’t said at what time.
The man they are searching for is described as being in his thirties, skinny, bald and at the time of the incident was wearing a black jumper and dark trousers.
They have posted advice on social media channels.
Sergeant Callum Corder of South Holland Neighbourhood Policing Team said: “We have multiple lines of inquiry underway as we try to identify the man, and we would urge anyone who may have been the victim of a similar crime to please get in touch.
“Any information, no matter how small will enable us to focus our investigation most effectively.”
A spokesman for Lincolnshire Police, said: “We’re making the public aware of a recent report of a man alleged to have been exposing himself, masturbating in public, along the Coronation Channel near to Cowbit Road, Spalding.”
The police advice states:
1. Stay aware of your surroundings
• Trust your instincts — if something feels wrong, move to a safer, busier location.
• Avoid distractions such as wearing both earphones when walking alone.
2. Move to a Safe Space
• If you encounter concerning behaviour, head towards a shop, transport hub or any public place where others are present.
3. Do not confront the individual
• Your safety comes first. Avoid engaging with or approaching anyone behaving inappropriately.
4. Report incidents promptly
• Call 999 if you feel at immediate risk.
• Call 101 or use online reporting for non emergency information.
• If safe to do so, note details such as appearance, clothing, direction of travel, or any vehicles involved.
5. Look out for others
• If someone nearby appears distressed, check whether they need help or support.
• Encourage witnesses to report what they’ve seen.
6. Use personal safety tools
• Consider sharing your location with a trusted contact when travelling alone.
• Use well lit routes and known paths, when possible, particularly at quieter times.
You contact police by emailing them through https://www.lincs.police.uk/…/contact-us/our-priorities calling 101, quoting reference 253 of 30 March or anonymously, via the Crimestoppers website: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/…/give-information…
