A man has been arrested in suspicion of indecent exposure following Cumbria Police being made aware of social media allegations.

A man in his 70s was arrested by Cumbria Police on Friday, January 31.

This comes following the police being made aware of social media posts regarding allegations of a “man exposing himself on a bus in the Workington” earlier that same day.

In a statement police said: “Cumbria Police can confirm that a man in his 70s has been arrested on suspicion of indecent exposure and is currently in police custody.

“Officers thank those people who reported the matter but ask that people refrain from online speculation now that there is a risk of contempt of court following an arrest having been made.

“Anyone with information about this incident who is yet to come forward is asked to contact police.

“You can report online at https://orlo.uk/8tjBW quoting incident number 162 of 31 January 2025. You can also phone on 101.

“Alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.”