The suspicion that sexual assaults against inanimate objects, including bicycles and hoovers, are on the rise is confirmed by the disturbing news that a man was last month cuffed for "allegedly simulating a sex act with a lamppost", as the Wiltshire Times puts it.
The incident apparently took place at about 4.45pm on 16 February, when police received reports of a man "being indecent" in the Queens Road area of Westbury.
The suspect was arrested on 27 February "on suspicion of outraging public decency" and later bailed pending an "extensive police investigation".
During their probe, officers gathered evidence and statements, "some of which were from children", and the unnamed man yesterday answered bail for further quizzing. He was again released "pending further inquiries".
Comments (2)
police received reports of a man "being indecent" in the Queens Road area of Westbury
Shurely "being incandescent" would be more appropriate?
Posted by 6000 | March 10, 2008 8:48 AM
Posted on March 10, 2008 08:48
*ripple of applause*
Posted by Gerald | March 11, 2008 6:53 PM
Posted on March 11, 2008 18:53