Police officer Calvin Phillips confessed to performing a sex act on a London park bench in broad daylight.
The 56-year-old, a father of two who serves with the London Police's Roads and Transport Policing Command, was recorded by a passer-by as he masturbated in public. He appeared in court this afternoon just two days after being filmed in Dog Kennel Hill Park.
In the film, the officer can be seen holding a mobile phone horizontally in one hand while his other hand moves towards his trousers. Upon seeing the cameraman, he was recorded leaving the park without speaking. Officers quickly launched an investigation and announced his arrest.
Today, Phillips admitted indecent exposure when he appeared at Croydon Magistrates' Court. The defendant, allegedly attributed his behaviour to stress and a specific medical condition. He said he was "stressed."
He spoke only to plead guilty and to confirm his name, date of birth and address. District Judge Nigel Dean sent the case to Croydon Crown Court, where Phillips will be sentenced on a date to be set. For now he has been released on bail on condition he does not enter a park or recreation ground in England or Wales.
His solicitor told the court that Phillips is married with two children.
Speaking before the officer was charged, Commander Kyle Gordon, who heads the Roads and Transport Policing Command, said officers began investigating "immediately" after seeing the video online.
Source: protothema.gr
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