The hunt is on for elderly pervert spotted exposing himself near two Colchester primary schools.

Residents reported seeing a man performing a sex act in a car park in New Town yesterday morning.

Others said they heard a man screaming, shouting and swearing in the area.

Police responded immediately, but were unable to find the man.

A spokesman for Essex Police said: “Police are looking to identify a man who was seen indecently exposing himself on Knights Field, in Colchester.

“He is white, elderly, with white hair brushed back and wearing a brown coat.”

The incident took place at about 9.20am yesterday.

Anyone with information should contact officers at Colchester police station on 101.

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