POLICE are appealing for witnesses to an indecent assault which took place on Friday at Dunsford Close, Okus, Swindon.

Four children playing in the close at about 9pm were approa-ched by three men of Middle Eastern appearance who asked if they could take their photos.

The children said they could not, but the men carried on regardless, taking it in turns to have their pictures taken.

Two of the three men placed their hands on a nine-year-old girl's bottom.

The first man was 5ft 9in, of slim build, aged in his early 30s and dressed in cream trousers and a blue shirt.

The second man was aged 20 to 30, 5ft 10ins tall with dark curly hair and the third suspect was 5ft 10ins tall, of medium build, aged 20 to 30 and had a goatie beard.

They left when they were approached by the father of one of the children. Anyone with information should contact 01793 528111 ext 844/845.

In another incident,a man indecently exposed himself to a 16-year-old girl in the Fleming Way bus station on Thursday evening. He was aged 40 to 50 about 5ft 8ins tall and of medium build with grey hair and a mostache. He was wearing a dark navy jacket jeans and shoes.