Man (33) arrested following reports of indecent behaviour outside south Belfast school

Police in south Belfast have made an arrest following reports of indecent behaviour outside a school.

South Belfast Neighbourhood Policing Inspector, Róisín Brown said: “We received reports that a man was parked in a car outside a school in the Marlborough Park North area of the city.

“As pupils walked past his vehicle he is alleged to have exposed himself to them. Officers today, Friday 11th October, responded to the area immediately where they quickly identified and arrested a 33-year-old man on suspicion of committing an act outraging public decency and indecent exposure.

“He remains in custody at this time as enquiries continue. We have spoken to the school affected by this matter and continue to provide support to them. 

“I want to reassure the public that we treat reports of this behaviour with the utmost importance, and will continue to relentlessly pursue such offenders in line with our VAWG (Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy).

“We fully understand how distressing and upsetting this would have been for the affected school children and appropriate safeguarding protocols have been implemented.

“Our officers will continue to work closely with the affected school and the Education Authority.

“Anyone with information about what happened or who may have CCTV, dash-cam or mobile footage that could help is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 283 11/10/24.”

A report can also be made using the online reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport   

Alternatively, information can be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org