A PENSIONER has been charged after he allegedly exposed himself to groups of young women on a popular beach.
The 71-year-old was arrested after police received a number of reports from beachgoers at Lyme Regis, Dorset, between April and June this year.
AlamyA 71-year-old man has been charged with indecent exposure[/caption]
AlamyThe pensioner appeared at Poole Magistrates’ Court yesterday[/caption]
Dorset Police confirmed that the man, from Cwmbran in South Wales, had been charged with indecent exposure.
He is accused of targeting groups of young women along the Marine Parade, one of the more historic resorts in Lyme Regis.
Three separate incidents occurred within the space of three months, with cops receiving reports on April 5, May 10 and June 29.
He appeared at Poole Magistrates’ Court yesterday.
In a statement, Dorset Police said: “A man has been charged and is due to appear at court in connection with a series of indecent exposure incidents in Lyme Regis.
“Dorset Police received reports on Saturday 5 April, Saturday 10 May and Sunday 29 June 2025 that a man had exposed himself to groups of young women on Lyme Regis beach in Marine Parade.
“Following a detailed investigation into these reports and a media appeal, a 71-year-old man from Cwmbran in South Wales has been arrested and subsequently charged with exposure offences.
“He is due to appear at Poole Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday 15 July 2025.”
Lyme Regis is believed to attract almost 600,000 visitors annually.
Brits have been flocking to the south coast hotspot in recent weeks, with the UK enjoying three heatwaves so far this year.
AlamyLyme Regis is one of the UK’s most popular beach resorts[/caption]
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