Chilling moment man accused of staring at young kids splashing in the water at a beach emerges from a SEWER PIPE and is questioned by waiting cops
- Man believed to be aged in his 30s was spotted in a sewer pipe at popular beach
- Police then attended the scene at Wollongong, on NSW south coast, on Tuesday
- Man not arrested or charged with any offences, complied with move on directive
Eerie footage has emerged of a man accused of staring at young kids playing in the water at a popular beach slowly crawling out of a sewer pipe and talking to police.
The man, who was questioned by police attached to the Wollongong Police District on the NSW south coast, wasn't arrested or charged at the scene but was ordered to move on after reports about his 'suspicious' behaviour.
Concerned members of the public notified police around 2pm on Wednesday after the man, believed to be in his 30s, was spotted in the stormwater drain at the Belmore Basin in Wollongong, south of Sydney.
Concerned members of the public contacted police after spotting a man in a sewer pipe (pictured) at a beach on the NSW south coast
Children were playing on the sand and water just metres away, with the area a popular community spot for families and locals.
It is unknown why the man was in the sewer pipe.
One woman who reported the incident to police and filmed the moment officers arrived claimed the man was staring at children playing in the water.
Other suggested on TikTok, where the clip was shared, that the man could be homeless or suffering from mental health issues.
Police confirmed the man wasn't arrested and charged with any offences.
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'Police attended the scene at Cove Beach and spoke to the man,' an officer from the Wollongong Local Area Command told Daily Mail Australia.
'His actions had been viewed as suspicious by others at the beach.
'After providing his details, the man was verbally cautioned and issued a directive to move from the area, which he complied with.
'Police were satisfied his behaviour was not potentially endangering any members of the community.'
Police (pictured) from the Wollongong Police District spoke to the man, who was not charged with any offences
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