ST AUSTELL MAN MATTHEW KINCAID SHOCKS YOUNG SISTERS WITH INDECENT EXPOSURE NEAR CARLYON BAY
In September 2009, a disturbing incident unfolded along the scenic Beach Road at Carlyon Bay, near St Austell, involving a young motorist and three young sisters.The girls, who were enjoying a day out in the area, found themselves unexpectedly targeted by Matthew Kincaid, a 19-year-old resident of Turnavean Road in St Austell.
According to court reports, the three sisters were walking back from the beach when Kincaid, driving alone in his vehicle, drove past them.
Witnesses and the prosecution noted that Kincaid was deliberately observing the girls as he approached.
On a subsequent pass, he was seen to have his trousers down, exposing himself in a shocking act of indecency.
The girls, understandably frightened and shocked by the incident, reacted by fleeing down a nearby private road, where they temporarily lost their way.
Fortunately, they managed to contact a family member who responded promptly to their distress.
During a video interview conducted by authorities, all three girls described feeling scared and shocked at the time of the incident.
However, they also mentioned that by the following day, they were able to joke about the situation, indicating some level of emotional processing despite the trauma.
Prosecutor Jennifer Moore explained that the girls provided a detailed description of Kincaid, which led to his swift arrest.
Under questioning, Kincaid admitted to the act, claiming it was impulsive and that he intended for the girls to see him.
The court was informed that Kincaid had no prior convictions but had previously received a caution for making nuisance calls of a sexual nature to a woman.
At Bodmin Magistrates' Court on September 3, Kincaid pleaded guilty to the charge of indecent exposure.
Magistrates warned him that any repeat of such behavior would result in a prison sentence.
The chairman of the bench, Peter Howard, emphasized the seriousness of the matter, stating, “I can’t emphasise too much that this is an extremely serious matter and if you do anything like this again you will go inside.” As part of his sentence, Kincaid was ordered to attend a sex offenders’ programme and register as a sex offender for five years.
Additionally, he was given a three-year community order with probation supervision and participation in the Thames Valley sex offenders’ programme.
He was also required to pay costs amounting to £85.
The court’s decision reflects the gravity of the offense and the importance of monitoring such behavior to protect the community, especially vulnerable individuals like the young sisters involved in this distressing incident.
