Suspect Identified in Street Exposure and Sexual Assault Case
A suspect has been identified in a recent case involving exposure and sexual assault in Poulton-le-Fylde. The incidents prompted a swift response from Lancashire Police, leading to an arrest shortly after the reported events.
Overview of the Incidents
On Wednesday, January 28, at approximately 11:17 AM, police received a report of a man exposing himself on Market Street. Just minutes later, at 11:25 AM, they were alerted to another report involving a sexual assault at a location on Chapel Street.
Arrest and Charges
Authorities quickly located and arrested a 63-year-old suspect, Adrian Fitzgerald, in Breck Road. Fitzgerald, who has no fixed address, faces multiple charges, which include:
- Sexual assault of a female
- Two counts of exposure
- Failure to comply with sexual offender notification requirements
- Breach of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order
He has been remanded in custody and is scheduled to appear at Lancaster Magistrates Court on January 29.
Community Response
A police spokesperson assured the public that these incidents are being treated as isolated. They emphasized the rapid response and arrest made by the officers involved, which should help alleviate concerns in the community.
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