To report my neighbour for indecent exposure in his garden?

I think you did the right thing - in situations like this, especially when there may well be a mental health component that isn't clear yet, it's always better to involve the police from an early point so that they can get someone help (or punishment) rather than trying to deal with it yourself. You may well find that things don't improve despite the warning in which case keep letting the police know so they can build up a picture of the behaviour.

That is really great news. A similar thing happened to my elderly mother with a neighbour. None of the other neighbours believed her as he was such a 'nice guy' and she was more or less ostracised from neighbourhood events. We believed her of course and my brother in law did have a few sharp words with the man and he backed off. After she had died we heard that he had been arrested and imprisoned for abusing his grandchildren. I wished so much my mum had been alive to have known that her suspicions were justified.

Bloody hell. Only on MN would you find someone who suggests a woman goes and speaks to a strange man who's masturbating in public.

I'd knock first and tell him that your children have witnessed this (whether they have or not) and that if you see it again you will be reporting him. Then if it happens again call 101 and explain that he is doing it in full view of children and that he is aware they can see him. Police will take it very seriously if he is knowingly masturbating in front of children.

If you don't want to knock, put a note through his letterbox.

Could you put up a fence?

I remember getting flashed at as a kid/teenager people used to joke about it sketch shows would have men in macs and it would be "hilarious " it isn't hilarious its horrific, there used to be an old man do it at his window when we walked home from school, nobody did anything just laughed at "old jim"

Could you not shout out the window "put it away you dirty old git before I ring the police"

The police can decide if it's dementia related. It needs to stop and they will set consequences based on this.

If he knows children are watching then that's worse (appreciate you haven't said that your kids have seen. Any neighbours to be concerned about?).

My ds was flashed at recently in public. The man has form. And also for wanking in a local freezer food shop!!. 7 arrests he has had. Charged eventually.. Report.. Do not record unless the police ask you to.

I would call the police, if no other reason than to do a welfare check in case he has some form of dementia

Yeah it is grim and needs stopped.

Call the Police. This person is openly repeatedly & deliberately masturbating outside for others to witness. Tell them you understand other neighbours have asked him to stop & he's ignored it. You have young children. Would they prefer you to record it or would they like to observe ftom your house (he'll deny it).

Yeah get their advice as I'm betting the response will be area dependent

Just call the police.

it’s a good thing because it makes it very clear there potential to cause offence by performing a sexual act in public view

where as if he was just walking around naked he can argue he has no intention of offending anyone

I want to say film him for evidence but the way if the world nowadays I’d be concerned you’d get done for filming without consent

I’d be tempted to do a video of my house and accidentally film out of the window

@Mrsjayy I posted before seeing that OP’s neighbour is wanking. That is grim and you are right best not to engage directly. He know’s what he is doing.

So she was doing it on purpose to be seen by the kids? Rather than just dancing naked in her house not realising she could be seen?

Surely that’s a sign that she had something wrong with her and should have been charged or referred for mental health support? Dancing naked so children can see you, in purpose, should be an offence.

As previous posted said being naked isn't a crime but walking in public is. Speak to the police, they will go and speak to the man in question. If he's of sound mind they will tell him the consequences of his actions if he's not of sound mind they will get the relevant people involved. Ask the police if you should record it as evidence -wouldn't recommend recording without them agreeing- I'm sure it's not illegal to record but not worth the hassle it night cause, especially if said person is unwell.
Also keep a note of when you see it happening, first thing, last thing or random times

Yes I would report that to the police

Set some speakers up to play benny hill music at ten million decibels or something once he gets going?

But seriously report with the police, there's a big difference between a bit of topless sunbathing or nuddy gardening and openly having a wank in view of the whole street.

Do not do this !