A flasher left a mum and son shocked after exposing himself in the street.

The man flashed the pair in Tyler Avenue, Laindon last night at 6pm. The angry father and boyfriend of the pair took to Facebook to warn others.

He said: "My girlfriend and little boy have just witnessed a man exposing himself to pedestrians. Please be aware if In this area.

"If by chance the person reads this, let it be in your prayers that I don’t find out who you are."

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A total of 20 people joined discussion online by slamming the flasher and police are also appealing for witnesses. 

A spokesman for Essex Police said: "We were called at around 6pm on Monday 18 January with reports a man indecently exposed himself in Tyler Avenue, Basildon.

"If you have any information about the incident please call us on 101 quoting the crime reference number 42/9829/21 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."