Police are investigating after footage emerged on social media showing a naked man wearing only a black mask and trainers walking through residential streets at night. The video has been shared widely online and is understood to have been filmed in Lytham, Lancashire.
The footage shows the man wearing nothing but a face covering and black-and-white trainers as he walks along a row of homes. Lancashire Police confirmed the incident took place at about 12.50am on July 18 in the area of Westby Street, Cleveland Road and Bannister Street.
Police confirm incident details
Despite claims on Facebook that the incident happened later in July, police have confirmed it occurred on July 18. The matter only came to police attention after the video was viewed on the social media platform, as it was not initially reported to officers.
A police spokesman said: "We are aware of a concerning video circulating on social media of a naked male wearing a face covering walking around Lytham in the early hours of the morning. This incident was not initially reported to police and has only been brought to our attention after it has been viewed on Facebook."
Investigation underway
The Fylde Rural Task Force are currently conducting CCTV and house-to-house inquiries in the area. Police said they want to reassure residents that they are taking the matter seriously.
Officers have urged anyone with information or relevant CCTV footage to contact them at [email protected].
(PA/London) Note: This article has been edited with the help of Artificial Intelligence.
