A MAN was arrested after two children were shown "indecent images" on a phone in Eastham.

Just after 7.30am on Thursday, December 7, officers received a report that a man had showed indecent images on his mobile phone to two children on Eastham Rake and Mill Park Drive.

Officers attended and a search of the area was carried out.

A 34-year-old man from Flintshire was arrested on suspicion of causing a child aged 13 to 15 years to watch a sexual act.

He has been released on conditional bail pending further enquires.

A spokesperson for Merseyside Police said: "CCTV and witness enquiries are being carried out, and we are appealing for anyone with information or witnessed the incident to come forward.

"If you have any information on this incident please contact our social media desk on Twitter @MerPolCC or Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ with any information, with reference 23001237548.

"Alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Always call 999 in an emergency."