A 67-year-old man has denied an allegation that he performed a lewd act near a children’s playground in Harrogate.
Kevin Payne, from Bradford, appeared at York Crown Court via video link today when he pleaded not guilty to outraging public decency by behaving in an indecent manner.
The alleged indecent act is said to have occurred at Valley Gardens on June 12.
Judge Simon Hickey set a trial date of November 23.
Payne, of Ling Park Avenue, Bingley, was remanded in custody.
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Appeal after indecent exposure at Newby Hall
North Yorkshire Police is appealing for information after a man exposed himself to a group of three women at Newby Hall.
The naked man approached the women on the woodland walk in the gardens of the hall at about 3.40pm on Thursday last week.
Officers are looking for any witnesses who were in Newby Hall gardens at the time.
The hall is situated between Boroughbridge and Ripon.
A police statement said:
“We are requesting the public’s assistance to help identify the man and in particular, we’re appealing to anyone who’d been at Newby Hall gardens on the day and may have information which could assist our investigation.
“The man is described as being white, aged 40-50 years old, 6ft to 6ft 2′ tall, of a medium build with a slight beer belly and dark brown hair in the style of a short back and sides that had grown out.
“Anyone with information that could assist the investigation should email Richard.Jackson@northyorkshire.police.uk You can also call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for PC 1505 Jackson.
“If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Please quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12220113065.”
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Man arrested on suspicion of indecent exposure in Valley Gardens
Police have arrested a man on suspicion of indecent exposure in Harrogate’s Valley Gardens.
Officers were alerted to the incident, which happened in the gardens on Sunday (June 12).
A 67-year-old man from Bradford was arrested on suspicion of outraging public decency and breaching a sexual harm prevention order.
North Yorkshire Police added in a statement:
“Officers would like to thank the quick-thinking members of the public who alerted us to the man and helped detain him.
“He remains in police custody whilst enquiries continue.”
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Man exposes himself at Harrogate’s RHS Harlow Carr
Police are appealing for information and witnesses after a man exposed himself at Harrogate’s RHS Garden Harlow Carr.
According to a statement by North Yorkshire Police today, the man exposed himself to members of the public in the gardens at about 2.40pm on Tuesday last week.
The gardens are frequently used by children and families.
Police described the man as white, in his 40s and having a pale complexion. They added he has an athletic build with dark/grey cropped hair. They said:
“On the day of this incident the man was seen wearing a tight fitting baseball cap, blue baggy trousers or short and dark shoes.”
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If you saw the man or have any other information, you can contact the police by emailing ryan.rudd@northyorkshire.police.uk or calling 101, pressing option 2 and asking for PC 791 Rudd.
If you’d rather remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Quote reference number 12220022840.
Police appeal for information after man exposes himself on the StrayPolice are appealing for information after a man exposed himself on the Stray in Harrogate at the weekend.
It happened near Slingsby Walk, which runs between Oatlands Drive and Wetherby Road, near the ginnel through to St Winifred’s Avenue, on Sunday afternoon between 5.30pm and 6.30pm.
A man has been arrested and police are continuing to make enquiries. A spokesman said:
“We are requesting the public’s assistance to help establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident. In particular, we are appealing for information from any person who witnessed anybody behaving inappropriately in that area around the time of the reported incident.”
Police have also warned the public to be careful about sharing material and speculating about the incident while the investigation continues, after people posted about the incident on social media on Sunday evening.
Anyone with information that could assist the investigation should contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option two, and ask for Jon Everitt. Alternatively, email jonathan.everitt@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk
To report information anonymously, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12200104912.