A FLASHER exposed himself to four women and a 14-year-old girl in one day, it has emerged.

Police are now hunting the man, who struck five times in Deane and Farnworth on Saturday, June 6.

He did not speak to any of the victims, simply approaching them, with his hands plunged into the pockets of a khaki overcoat, which he then opened.

The four women were aged between 23 and 41, while one of the victims was a 14-year-old girl.

Police say they are linking all five incidents, which happened in Willows Lane and Deane Church Lane, Deane, and Minerva Road, Farnworth.

The first incident happened at 5.30am.

Police are urging any future victims to report the incident immediately, because some of the flashings on June 6 were not flagged up promptly, allowing the suspect to move on before police could respond.

No one was injured in the incidents.

The flasher was white, with very pale skin, very slim, in his 30s, had short brown hair and was about 5ft 8in tall.

He wore blue jogging bottoms or jeans, a white T-shirt, scruffy brown shoes or trainers and a khaki coat.

Two of the five victims reported seeing the perpetrator either get out of or walk towards a silver car, with an F-reg plate, which police are keen to trace.

An e-fit of the suspect is currently being produced, and will be released in the coming days.

Det Insp Charlotte Cadden said: “On each occasion, the man has approached his victims, not said anything and indecently exposed himself.

"Although he has not physically hurt anyone, the victims were left very upset by what took place.

"We have officers in the location ready to respond but sometimes the victims have been too distressed to ring the police at that time.

"I would ask that any other victims ring the police immediately so we have the best possible chance of arresting the perpetrator and bringing him to justice.

“We are determined to catch who is responsible and patrols in the area have been increased.

"If you believe you may have been a victim of this man or have a further description of him, please call us as soon as possible.”

Anyone with information can phone police on 0161 8565758 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.