Hong Kong  - An off-duty police officer has been arrested after being caught naked in a park wearing only fishnet stockings, a news report said Wednesday.

A pair of high-heeled shoes was found next to the 49-year-old senior constable when police were called to the park by an alarmed passerby shortly after midnight Tuesday.

The married, 49-year-old senior constable, who hurriedly put on a jacket before his arrest, had driven to the park to seek thrills by dressing as a woman, according to the South China Morning Post.

"He was not under the influence of drink or drugs," a police source told the newspaper. "We suspect he is addicted to cross- dressing."

The unnamed officer, with more than 20 years on the police force, was arrested on suspicion of indecent exposure and released on bail pending further investigations after the incident in the city's Tai Po district.

He had not been suspended from duty, but arrangements had been made for him to take holiday leave while on bail, the newspaper said. He must report back to police in April. (dpa)