A WOMAN walking her dog saw a man committing a lewd act in woods near Haresfield.

The incident happened in woodland regularly used by dog walkers at about 3.20pm on Wednesday (April 27).

The victim was walking her dog through the woods when she saw a man committing a lewd act in front of her.

Shortly before the incident the same man was seen by the victim in a car on the main road through Haresfield.

The offender is described as white, with dark hair, in his 30s and wearing sunglasses.

Officers are warning dog walkers in the area to be aware of this incident.

If anyone witnessed this incident or similar, they should call police on 101, quoting incident number 328 of April 27.