A 46-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of indecent exposure after several alarming incidents were reported near the M5 motorway in Sandwell.

West Midlands Police were called to Tame Road, Oldbury, on Wednesday after members of the public spotted a man naked and allegedly engaging in a sex act on nearby grassland.

Following swift police action, the suspect was arrested at the scene. He has since been released on bail under strict conditions while enquiries continue.

Witness Appeal

Police are now appealing for further witnesses who may have seen the incidents or captured footage.

A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said:

“We take these reports extremely seriously. We encourage anyone who witnessed anything suspicious in the Tame Road area or has relevant information to come forward.”

Anyone with information is urged to contact police via Live Chat at the West Midlands Police website or by calling 101, quoting crime reference number 20/224593/25.

Alternatively, anonymous reports can be made through Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.