PAUL LYONS FROM NOTTINGHAM EXPOSES HIMSELF ON NEWQUAY BEACH
In a disturbing incident that took place in Cornwall, a man identified as Paul Lyons, a resident of Nottingham, was involved in an alarming act of public indecency while visiting Newquay.The incident occurred on a sunny day at a popular beach, where Lyons followed two teenage girls who were exploring the rock pools near the harbour.
According to court reports, Lyons, aged 34 at the time, was observed by witnesses and later described by police as a “dangerous sex offender.” He was present in Cornwall on holiday when the incident unfolded.
The two girls, aged 12 and 16, were engaged in their usual beach activities when they first noticed Lyons.
They reported that he was initially keeping a distance but gradually moved closer, following them from rock to rock along the shoreline.
As the girls continued their exploration, they became increasingly uncomfortable when they realized Lyons was exposing himself.
The distressing behavior was witnessed by the girls and reported to authorities, leading to Lyons’s arrest and subsequent court proceedings.
The court heard that Lyons had a troubling history of similar offenses, with prior convictions dating back to 2001 for indecent exposure, a 2006 conviction for sexual activity in the presence of a child, and a breach of a sexual offences prevention order in 2012.
During the hearing at Truro Crown Court, Lyons chose to represent himself.
The Crown Prosecution Service, represented by Elaine Hobson, emphasized the seriousness of his actions and his dangerous profile.
Judge John Neligan expressed concern over Lyons’s history, citing a police officer from Nottingham who described him as “one of the most dangerous sex offenders my team and I have managed.” Lyons was sentenced to a three-year community order, which includes three years of supervision by the probation service.
As part of his sentence, he was mandated to participate in a community sex offenders’ program and was ordered to pay £400 towards prosecution costs.
Additionally, Lyons was subjected to a new sexual offences prevention order and was required to sign the sex offenders’ register, ensuring ongoing monitoring of his activities to prevent further offenses.
