Man Arrested for Naked Shenanigans on Madeira Drive – Police Seek Witnesses!

Shock on Madeira Drive

Police swooped on Madeira Drive at 10:10am on Tuesday, 9 July, after reports of a man seen stark naked from the waist down in a busy public spot.

Officers quickly arrested the suspect and carried out a search. Inside his bag, they uncovered not just embarrassment – but also drugs and a knife.

Suspect Named and Charged

The man, 49-year-old William Mann from Hendon Street, Brighton, now faces multiple charges. These include indecent exposure, possession of Class A drugs, carrying a bladed article in public, and using threatening or abusive language to cause alarm.

Bail and Court Date

Mann has been released on court bail but will have to face the music at a hearing scheduled for 8 August. The exact court location is still under wraps.

Police Appeal for Witnesses

Authorities are calling on anyone who witnessed the bizarre scene or has any info to come forward immediately. Witnesses can report online or phone 101 quoting serial 388 of 09/07.

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