Police are calling for witnesses following a number of reports relate to the behaviour of a man in Hobart’s CBD on Boxing Day afternoon (26 December).

The man was arrested in the Elizabeth St Mall about 2.20pm and was detained for court.

He is described as about 50 years old with dark hair in a partial pony tail, and with unshaven facial hair growth.

He was wearing a grey jacket and blue jeans and about 175cm tall and medium build.

Anyone who saw this man and witnessed any unusual behaviour is asked to contact Hobart Police on 131444 or anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestopperstas.com.au