A 31-year-old man, Wayne Jones, of no fixed address, has appeared in court charged with indecent exposure. The alleged incident occurred on June 24 at a retail park store in St Helens. Jones is accused of intentionally exposing his genitals with the intent to cause alarm or distress.
Key Takeaways
- Wayne Jones, 31, appeared at Liverpool, Knowsley and St Helens Magistrates’ Court.
- The charge relates to an alleged incident on June 24 at a St Helens retail park store.
- Jones is accused of intentionally exposing his genitals to cause alarm or distress.
- The case has been sent to Liverpool Crown Court.
- Jones was remanded into custody until his next appearance.
Court Proceedings
Wayne Jones, who is 31 and has no fixed address, was brought before Liverpool, Knowsley and St Helens Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, August 28. The court heard the allegations against him concerning an incident on June 24 of this year.
The Charge
Mr. Jones faces a charge of intentionally exposing his genitals at a retail park store in St Helens. The prosecution alleges that this exposure was done with the intention that someone would see them and be caused alarm or distress.
Next Steps
District Judge Andrew Boswell decided that the case was serious enough to be transferred to Liverpool Crown Court. Mr. Jones is scheduled to appear at the higher court next month to enter a plea to the exposure charge. His next court date is set for Thursday, September 25, for a plea and trial preparation hearing. Until then, Mr. Jones has been remanded into custody.
Sources
- Man accused of exposure at St Helens retail park store faces court, St Helens Star.
