A man has been arrested on suspicion of sex crimes involving children at a local recreation ground.

Police were called to the Pingle Field recreation area in Bicester after receiving reports of an incident on Friday, April 26 between 4.15pm and 4.45pm.

A man from Bicester has been arrested on suspicion of indecent exposure and engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child under the age of 13.

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He has been released on police bail until July 4 while investigations continue.

Investigating officer PC Matt Pilcher, based at Bicester police station, said: “This incident has occurred in the middle of the afternoon in Pingle Field.

“I am appealing to anybody who witnessed this to please get in touch with Thames Valley Police.

“If anybody has any images, mobile phone or CCTV footage from the area, I would ask you to please check this and contact us if you have captured anything that may assist this investigation.”

If you have any information about this incident contact the police online or by calling 101, quoting reference 43240192387.

Alternatively, you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111.