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A shocked dog walker phoned police after they saw a man performing a sex act in a Middlesbrough cemetery.

The bald man was spotted "stark naked" in Linthorpe Cemetery, off Ayresome Green Lane, in Middlesbrough, on Friday.

He is described as in his 50s, with a "shiny bald head".

"So, it's been a strange day," said an eyewitness. "At 1pm-ish, I took the dog for a walk around Linthorpe Cemetery, only to happen across a bloke stark naked...in the bushes."

Once aware he'd been seen, the man ran out out of cemetery in the direction of Linthorpe.

The dog walker said: "When he realised that he'd been spotted, he hurriedly threw on his loose-fitting elasticated-waist trousers, 'y-back' black athletics top and a loose dark coloured t-shirt and left the cemetery carrying a sizeable rucksack.

"I dialled 999 and, credit to Cleveland Police, they attended promptly, along with a local ambulance crew who had heard the incident on their radio.

"Please make people aware of the incident and warn them to be vigilant while in the area."

(Image: Peter Reimann)

Cleveland Police confirmed officers were called to Linthorpe Cemetery at around 1.20pm.

A force spokeswoman said: "We did an area search, but we weren't able to trace him. Enquiries are ongoing."