Police are appealing for information and witnesses after a man was seen performing sex acts near a Selby nature reserve.
At about 3.30pm on Thursday (5 August), a woman was walking with her daughter along a country lane near Barlow Common when she noticed a black BMW pull over ahead of them.
As she walked past, she saw the driver inside the car performing a sex act.
At around the same time, another woman noticed a car parked in the middle of a path near the Barlow Common car park.
As she walked past, she saw the driver inside performing a sex act.
Police have arrested a 23-year-old man in connection with the investigation. He remains in custody at this time.
There were other members of the public in the area at the time of the incidents, and officers are also keen to speak to them.
Anyone who witnessed anything that might further assist the investigation is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, quoting reference 12210175218.
