Witness appeal after outraging public decency incident in Sheffield

We are appealing for information and potential witnesses after a reported incident of outraging public decency in a Sheffield park.

On Monday 6 April at 9.30pm we received a report that a man had committed a lewd act in Crookes Valley Park.

The man is described as in his 60s, approximately 6ft 3ins tall, of slim build. He was wearing a hat and a red jacket.

Since the report, enquiries have been ongoing and officers are now appealing for anyone who may have witnessed this incident or was in the area at the time to come forward.

Were you in the Crookes Valley Park area on 6 April? Did you see a man matching this description?

If you can help, you can pass information to police online or by calling 101. Please quote incident number 46 of 7 April 2026 when you get in touch. 

You can access our online portal here.

Alternatively, if you prefer not to give your personal details, you can stay anonymous and pass on what you know by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers. Call their UK Contact Centre on freephone 0800 555 111 or complete a simple and secure anonymous online form at Crimestoppers-uk.org