Oxford alleyway indecent exposure case shelved by police

Thames Valley Police had been investigating a report that a man committed indecent exposure at around 3pm on August 29 in Headington.

The incident happened in Cox’s Aly near the junction of Gladstone Road.

The offender was last seen walking towards Gladstone Road and is described by police as white, slim and around 5ft 10ins tall.

He had a baggy royal blue tracksuit on – with white stripes running up the sides – and has fair hair, police said in an earlier appeal.

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Police had issued an appeal at the time of the offence looking for witnesses or people with information.

However, seven months later, not enough evidence has been provided to find the culprit.

A police spokeswoman said on Monday morning (March 30): “This case has been filed, pending further information coming to light.”

Indecent exposure, a sexual offence, can see a punishment of up to six months in prison or a fine imposed by the court.

Offenders can also be put on the sex offenders register list, but in most cases this is if the victim is under 18 years of age.

Depending on its seriousness, cases can go to trial in crown court.

Police constable Edward O’Reilly previously said: “If anyone has any further information and witnessed this incident, we would also ask them to get in touch.

“If you have information, please call 101 quoting the reference 43250442508 or you can provide information on the online reporting pages.”