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A fat naked man with a small penis and low hanging testicles masturbated in front of a shocked female student in York, police have said.

The large offender, bare-chested and with his trousers around his ankles, touched himself in a sexual manner before the disgusted 20-year-old woman.

The student had been walking alone at roughly 1.15pm on Sunday when the pale man confronted her.

North Yorkshire Police said the man 'remained in the same location for around five minutes before making off'.

The woman then walked away and reported the disturbing incident to the police.

A police statement said: "The man is described as white with a very pale complexion, aged between 35 and 45 years, around 5ft 10in tall with a fat build.

"He has very little chest or pubic hair, no obvious tattoos or scars, and he has what was described as a small penis with testicles that hang noticeably low."

Police patrols have been stepped up in the area to provide public reassurance while the investigation continues.

A hunt is also underway to find the man and CCTV is being trawled through by detectives.

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is urged to call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 1, and speak to the Force Control Room.

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.