POLICE would like to identify this man in connection with a sexual offence.

It is alleged he exposed himself to staff serving at the Mr Chippy take away store in Sutton Road. It happened at around 10.50am on Thursday, July 3.

He placed an order at the shop and as the woman serving turned around to prepare it he dropped his trousers.

He is described as a white man, in his late 40s to early 50s and around 5ft 8ins to 5ft 10ins tall and of medium build. He was wearing a grey tracksuit and a dark cap which had a white band on the front.

Anybody who recognises him is asked to contact PC William Cheung at Southend via Essex Police 101 or they can call independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.