A 27-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested after he allegedly touched himself while asking children to engage in sexual activity in a park.

Cops rushed to the scene at the park near Wingate Road, Grimsby, on Monday at around 4.20pm after multiple reports were made.

The force said officers were immediately deployed and spotted a man matching the description.

A 27-year-old man was then arrested on suspicion of causing children to engage in sexual activity.

He remains in police custody at this time.

A Humberside Police spokesperson said: “Officers were called at around 4.20pm to reports that a man allegedly indecently touched himself and was asking children to engage in sexual activity at a park near Wingate Road in Grimsby.

“If anyone witnessed the incident or has any further information that may assist officers with ongoing enquiries, please contact us via our non-emergency number 101 quoting crime reference 25*101397.”

You can also give information anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.