Police hunt man spotted masturbating on busy Sheffield road

Police are looking to trace a man who was spotted with his trousers down masturbating on a busy Sheffield road.

Officers received a report of a man committing a lewd act close to Rivelin Valley Paddling Pools on Rivelin Valley Road at 1.30pm on Sunday, 7 June.

The man was spotted by a passenger in a vehicle travelling towards Manchester Road.

As the vehicle passed the water park, the passenger saw a man stood on the bridle path with his trousers pulled down committing the lewd act, a South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said.

The man was spotted on Rivelin Valley Road by the paddling pools.placeholder image
The man was spotted on Rivelin Valley Road by the paddling pools. | Other 3rd Party

Police searched the area but could not find the man. He is described as white, in his late 20s, wearing a green rain jacket and baseball cap.

Anyone with further information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting incident number 329 of 7 June 2020.

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously via their website Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling 0800 555 111.

News you can trust since 1887
Follow us
© 2026 Iconic Media Group Ltd. All rights reserved.Cookie SettingsTerms and ConditionsPrivacy notice