Vic man charged over playground incident

A man who appeared to touch himself while watching children play at a Melbourne shopping centre has been charged by police.

Abdul Jasarzada has been charged with indecent act in the presence of a child.

The 51-year-old Dandenong man was arrested on Thursday over the alleged incident near the play area at Knox Shopping Centre on April 10.

He has been remanded in custody and will front the Ringwood Magistrates Court on Monday.