A man who was filmed naked but for a gimp mask and black and white trainers on residential streets is being hunted by police.

Video shared widely online shows the individual walking among homes in Lytham, Lancs, in the early hour of the morning.

Lancashire Constabulary said the incident took place at about 12.50am on July 18 in the area of Westby Street, Cleveland Road and Bannister Street.

“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,” a force spokesman said.

“This incident was not initially reported to police and has only been brought to our attention after it has been viewed on Facebook.

“Fylde Rural Task Force are currently conducting CCTV and house-to-house inquiries and would like to reassure you that we are taking this matter seriously.”