Simon Ince, 51, escaped being charged with more serious offences because prosecutors ruled there was no evidence anybody had seen him engaging in the lewd behaviour.
A police sergeant in Kent, UK, was sacked after being caught masturbating in a park near a children's playground. Although police sought more serious charges, he was ultimately charged with a public order offense and spared jail, receiving a fine and being required to attend a course. Due to public threats, he is now living in a hotel for his safety.
