A man in a ‘glittery’ van was caught masturbating near a school.

Surrey Police have launched an appeal for witnesses after the incident near Epsom and Ewell High School yesterday (Monday, January 16).

The man was spotted in nearby Holman Road, Ewell, sometime between 3.30pm and 4pm, in a parked, white Mercedes van, masturbating.

The van had a foreign number plate and blue glittery stripes down the sides, according to Surrey Police.

The force have since launched an investigation, and are looking for the man, who is described as between 20 and 40 years, with brown hair and olive skin and was wearing a white top and blue jeans.

“Officers from Surrey Police would like to reassure the local community that an investigation is underway to identify the man and the vehicle involved,” a spokesperson for the force stated.

To offer information, call Surrey Police on 101, quoting crime reference number 45170005240, or report online at https://report.police.uk/

To offer information anonymously, call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.