A pervert who is said to have flashed a group of children in an Ashford alleyway is being hunted by police.

The man is reported to have been sitting on a bench behind flats in Bybrook Road, Kennington, when he began to follow some children who had been playing nearby.

He was said to have shouted at the children in an alleyway, before exposing his genitals. He then started to approach the children, who ran away.

The incident happened at around 5pm last Thursday, June 13.

The suspect is described as white, around 6ft, of medium build and aged between 45 and 55.

He had short brown hair and was wearing a red jumper with orange sleeves as well as light blue trousers and black shoes.

Anyone with information is urged to phone Kent Police on 101, quoting reference number ZY/016431/13.