AN investigation has been launched after a man was reportedly seen jumping out of a bush and performing an indecent act near a Taunton school.

Police were called on Monday (January 20) to reports of man who was seen committing an act of indecency near Blackbrook School in Ashbourne Crescent.

A spokesperson for Avon and Somerset Police, said: "A member of the public contacted us on Monday, January 20 to report a man was seen committing an act of indecency near Ashbourne Crescent in Taunton at about 6.25pm.

"We take reports of this nature very seriously. The neighbourhood team is aware and an investigation is ongoing.

Anybody with information about the incident is asked to call 101 and give the call-handler reference 5220015532.