Senior charged with offences over alleged lewd act near school
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Senior charged with offences over alleged lewd act near school
We all want to keep our families safe, so when something feels like a threat, it's natural to get fired up.
However, one suburb's response to an alleged indecent act has sparked a fierce debate about vigilante justice and the boundaries of community action.
On a Sunday afternoon, a father walking his three daughters near the local shops was confronted with a sight that would horrify any parent.
He alleged that a 71-year-old man was masturbating in his car, parked just metres away from children.
The father acted swiftly, steering his daughters away from the scene and confronting the man, who drove off. The incident, which took place near Georges Hall Grammar School, was reportedly captured on CCTV.
Reports on social media said locals of the Sydney suburb were furious, so they found the man's car and took matters into their own hands. The vehicle was spray-painted with words such as 'pedo dog' and 'kid fiddler'.
New South Wales (NSW) Police confirmed that ‘an incident involving a male in a vehicle, parked in Georges Crescent, Georges Hall was reported to police.’
‘Following an investigation by Bankstown detectives, about 9 am on Friday, March 21, police arrested a 71-year-old man,’ a spokesman for the NSW Police said in a statement.
‘He was taken to Bankstown Police Station, where he was charged with two offences. The man will appear at Bankstown Local Court on Thursday, April 10.’
The man was charged with 'behaving in an offensive manner in/near public place/school' and 'wilful and obscene exposure in/near public place/school’.
Bankstown Police Area Command warned against such vigilantism and concerned citizens taking matters into their own hands.
‘Any individuals or groups actions against this male will be reported, investigated and prosecuted.’
Have you ever witnessed or experienced a situation where the community felt compelled to act outside the law? What do you think about the actions taken by the locals? Join the conversation in the comments below.
We all want to keep our families safe, so when something feels like a threat, it's natural to get fired up.
However, one suburb's response to an alleged indecent act has sparked a fierce debate about vigilante justice and the boundaries of community action.
On a Sunday afternoon, a father walking his three daughters near the local shops was confronted with a sight that would horrify any parent.
He alleged that a 71-year-old man was masturbating in his car, parked just metres away from children.
The father acted swiftly, steering his daughters away from the scene and confronting the man, who drove off. The incident, which took place near Georges Hall Grammar School, was reportedly captured on CCTV.
A 71-year-old man had his car vandalised with spray paint after an allegedly obscene incident in Sydney. Credit: Facebook
Reports on social media said locals of the Sydney suburb were furious, so they found the man's car and took matters into their own hands. The vehicle was spray-painted with words such as 'pedo dog' and 'kid fiddler'.
New South Wales (NSW) Police confirmed that ‘an incident involving a male in a vehicle, parked in Georges Crescent, Georges Hall was reported to police.’
‘Following an investigation by Bankstown detectives, about 9 am on Friday, March 21, police arrested a 71-year-old man,’ a spokesman for the NSW Police said in a statement.
‘He was taken to Bankstown Police Station, where he was charged with two offences. The man will appear at Bankstown Local Court on Thursday, April 10.’
The man was charged with 'behaving in an offensive manner in/near public place/school' and 'wilful and obscene exposure in/near public place/school’.
Bankstown Police Area Command warned against such vigilantism and concerned citizens taking matters into their own hands.
‘Any individuals or groups actions against this male will be reported, investigated and prosecuted.’
NSW Police could not confirm if any members of the public had been interviewed regarding alleged vigilantism.
Have you ever witnessed or experienced a situation where the community felt compelled to act outside the law? What do you think about the actions taken by the locals? Join the conversation in the comments below.
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