Police investigate after female horse rider flashed at Yorkshire beauty spot while on early morning hack

A man flashed a female horse rider in a wood near a North Yorkshire village on Sunday morning.
Victoria Finan
By Victoria Finan
Published 18th Jul 2022, 14:20 GMT
Updated 18th Jul 2022, 14:23 GMT

The rider was taking her horse out for an early morning hack on Sunday July 17 to Bywater Wood, near Hillam, Selby.

A man exposed his genitals to her near the entrance of the wood, which is a popular walking and horse-riding spot.

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Bywater Wood, near Hillam, North Yorkshire. Photo: Victoria FinanBywater Wood, near Hillam, North Yorkshire. Photo: Victoria Finan
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Police are now appealing to the public for information to identify the flasher who is described as a man in his 20’s wearing a black t-shirt over his face and black tracksuit bottoms.

A spokesperson said: "We are requesting the public’s assistance to help establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident and to locate the individual involved.

"Anyone with information that could assist the investigation should email [email protected] You can also call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for PC Nicholas Woods."

In a social media post circulated to villagers, the victim was described as "hacking out alone around 7.30," and that she had been left "upset by the incident after the man jumped out at her.