Manhunt after elderly man spotted commiting ‘lewd act’ in bushes outside children’s hospital while shouting ‘help’

COPS have launched a manhunt after a pensioner was allegedly caught committing a “lewd act” in bushes outside a children’s hospital. The suspect, believed to be aged in his 70s, is said to have been shouting “help” before being spotted in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. A pensioner was allegedly caught committing a ‘lewd act’ in bushes outside a children’s hospital Credit: Alamy Cop shave released an e-fit of a man they wish to speak to following the vile act Credit: South Yorkshire Police His male victim had been walking into Western Park at around 9.15am on August 23. The man then reportedly heard someone shouting for help from bushes opposite Sheffield Children’s Hospital. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! But when he approached the voice to offer help, an elderly man began committing a “lewd act” in front of him, South Yorkshire Police said. His victim quickly fled the scene amid the sickening behaviour, the force added. An investigation into the shocking incident has since been launched and cops have released an e-fit image of a man they wish to speak to. He is described as being white, with short grey hair and glasses. Officers have urged anyone with information – or who might recognise the man in the e-fit – to get in touch. The force said: “We are sharing an e-fit image of a man we would like to speak to in connection to a lewd act in Sheffield. Most read in The Sun “The man is described as white, aged in his 70s with short grey hair and glasses. “We are now keen to speak to anyone who may be able to identify the man, witnessed the incident or has information that could assist with our investigation. “If you believe you can help please get in touch online or by calling 101, quoting incident number 933 of 23 August 2026.”