A man is accused of exposing himself near a playground where young children were playing in Walpole, Massachusetts, on Monday.

Matthew Springer, 24, of Walpole, was arrested and charged with open and gross lewdness, disorderly conduct, and interfering with a police officer, Walpole police confirmed Monday.

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The charges stem from an incident at Bird Park, a popular park in the town. Witnesses told police they spotted a man exposing himself near the playground around 9 a.m. One witness yelled at and chased after the man, who ran away after being confronted.

The witnesses lost sight of the man, but a patrol officer spotted the suspect in a car. Police say when officers stopped the vehicle, the suspect struggled with o

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