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The police have reported two men for indecent exposure after they went for a skinny dip in Belfast Lough.

A picture appeared on social media showing a man who appeared to be emerging from the water naked and covering his groin at Crawfordsburn, Co Down, on Wednesday.

In a statement on the Holywood PSNI’s Facebook page, they said that “two males have had to be reported for indecent exposure as they thought it was a good idea to take all their clothes off to go for a swim”.

The post added: “NOT a good idea, we are treating this kind of behaviour extremely seriously and will be continuing to take action against anyone who decides to do the same.

"There are young children in these areas too. You could end up with a criminal record and placed on the Sex Offender Register. Please enjoy the weather but be sensible.”

The incident emerged as parts of Northern Ireland saw temperatures soar to more than 27C. In Magilligan, Co Derry, the mercury reached 27.6C, meaning Thursday is the hottest day of the year.