Man charged with exposing self to Kilkenny Junior Cert students

A man has been charged with exposing his genitalia to students outside a secondary school during the Junior Cert exams.

Darren Crosby, 14 Castle Gardens, Ballyragget, was also before the court for sentencing on eight public order offences, of which he had been previously convicted.

Sergeant Morgan O’Connor said Mr Crosby is also charged contrary to Section 45 (1) of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act that he did expose his genitals intending to cause fear, distress or alarm to another person.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE CRIME UPDATES AND COURT REPORTS

On June 5 last the defendant was outside a secondary school, in Castlecomer, on a bench, and was intoxicated.

Gardaí were called to the scene and when they approached Mr Crosby it is alleged he became abusive and threatening.

Trousers Down
Witnesses approached gardaí to say Mr Crosby had been shouting abuse at the students leaving the school and had his trousers down around his ankles, exposing his genitalia.

Solicitor Chris Hogan said his client pleaded guilty to the new charge and had been convicted, in his absence, of the public order matters.
Judge John O’Leary adjourned all matters to another court sitting for sentencing.