Naturists have reacted angrily to suggestions they could be arrested if they strip off on the beach.

They are planning to write to Humberside Police chief constable Tim Hollis over what they call "politically-motivated suppresion of naturism".

Humberside Police say naturists have been in regular contact with community cohesion officer PC Lorna McDonald but that does not mean they were immune from action.

A force spokesman said: "Anyone seen to be taking part in naturism will be spoken to by a police officer.

"The police officer will ask the individual to put their clothes back on.

"If the individual fails to comply with this request, then they run the risk of being arrested."

But Max Pratt, from Fraisthorpe United Naturists, said: "Naturists expect to be accepted as part of the diverse community that makes up modern Britain's inclusive multi-cultural society.

"As with any other law-abiding social minority group, Humberside Police have a duty to respect our diversity and should work with us to uphold the law on Fraisthorpe beach.

"FUN's advice is that naturists at Fraisthorpe beach should co-operate under protest with the police, if 'requested' to put clothes on.

"They should record the constable's name and number, time, location and circumstances of any police involvement, as well as note any potential witnesses. Any incidents of the unjust suppression of naturism at Fraisthorpe can then be put on record and appropriately taken up with the chief constable."

Naturists staged a lie-down protest on Fraisthorpe beach recently about signs warning them they face prosecution but some residents argue that nude bathing attracts other anti-social behaviour such as people seeking casual sexual encounters.

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