POLICE are hunting a sex pest who exposed himself to a 16-year-old girl in broad daylight.

The flasher went up to his victim and after committing the offence followed her along a path in the Private Road area by Taunton School.

After a short while he tried to talk to her, before heading off back towards Greenway Road by the petrol station.

Officers have appealed for anyone in the area at about 8am on Wednesday, March 11.

The offender is described as in his early 20s, with dark hair, and was wearing cream trousers and is about 5ft 10in tall.

He was described as Eastern European by his victim.

Anyone with any information should contact PC Nadine Carey on 101 quoting reference 24936/15.

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers via its website or by calling 0800-555111.