Police have been patrolling a popular track between St Albans and Hatfield today (Friday) after a man flashed at a woman.

A spokeswoman for Herts Police said that between 9.10-9.20am yesterday (Thursday) a man indecently exposed himself in front of a woman in the Alban Way, near Ashley and Burleigh Roads.

She said that police are investigating the incident.

The Alban Way is a trail of about 6.5 miles for cyclists and walkers along the former branch line of the great north railway between St Albans and Hatfield.