A man has been released after being arrested on suspicion of indecent exposure in front of children in a park.

Police confirmed today (September 26) that the man has been released with no further action.

It comes after officers were called at 3.38pm on Sunday (September 24) to reports of a man exposing himself in front of children in Harrow Lodge Park, Hornchurch.

They attended, searched the park and within 12 minutes of the call coming in, a man matching the suspect's description was arrested.

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He was taken to an east London police station, interviewed, then released.

"We would always encourage anyone with concerns to contact [us]", a police spokesperson added.