A MAN has been charged with indecent exposure and committing a sexual act in public.

Anthony Mancini, also known as Bertram Monk, aged 87, of Summerseat, has been bailed to appear at Bury Magistrates Court on November 14.

The charge relates to an incident in which police were called to Nuttall Park in Ramsbottom to investigate reports of a man acting inappropriately.

Detective Inspector Denise Pye, of Bury Police, insisted that she could not comment on the details of the case while legal action was proceeding.

She added that measures had been taken to ensure the park is safe.