Halifax Regional Police says a man has been charged with committing an indecent act after an incident was reported on a trail on Saturday.
According to police, officers received a call about a man masturbating in Long Lake Park at approximately 11:30 a.m.
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A man and his son were walking along the 0-100 block of Old Sambro Road, when they found a man naked and masturbating. The father reportedly yelled at the man who quickly got dressed and left the area.
Police were able to quickly find and arrest a suspect without incident.
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The 53-year-old man was later released and is scheduled to appear in Halifax Provincial Court on Aug. 1.