Man convicted of indecent exposure while cycling in thong

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 09:31 · Archive

Thomas Welch, 32, was found guilty in his absence of intentionally exposing his genitals while cycling in a pink thong in King's Lynn.

An arrest warrant has been issued for Thomas Welch, 32, of King's Lynn, who was convicted in his absence of indecent exposure. Police were called on 9 July after a man was seen in a state of undress on Le Strange Avenue in North Lynn. Female witnesses claimed he had deliberately revealed his genitals while cycling.

Welch was found guilty of 'intentionally exposing his genitals intending that someone would see them'. He failed to appear at court, prompting magistrates to issue an arrest warrant for him.

At a previous hearing, Welch had denied the charge, claiming he had been dressed appropriately for the heatwave.

How it is being reported

• Arrest warrant issued for man who 'outraged decency' by cycling in pink thongThomas Welch was arrested after female witnesses claimed he had deliberately revealed his genitals.Eastern Daily Press · 20 Oct, 09:00
• Arrest warrant issued for man who 'outraged decency' by cycling in pink thongThomas Welch was arrested after female witnesses claimed he had deliberately revealed his genitals.Norwich Evening News · 20 Oct, 09:00

In this story: Thomas Welch · King's Lynn · North Lynn · Le Strange Avenue

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