Man charged with indecent exposure at Altnagelvin Hospital

Jack Farthing (38) of no fixed abode was charged with exposing himself to a female in the hospital on March 21.

A police officer connected the accused to the charge and opposed bail.

The court was told staff in the A&E department contacted police about a male allegedly exposing himself in a waiting area in front of staff and patients.

It is alleged Farthing earlier walked out of the toilets with his genitals exposed to members of the public including a child.

He had with him a half bottle of alcohol, the court was told.

Farthing was arrested for indecent exposure and told police he had been sleeping in a bus shelter since his release.

The police officer said that the defendant lasted five says since his release and opposed bail.

Defence solicitor Paddy McGurk said that his client would benefit from probation and this sentiment had been shared by a judge who had dealt with Farthing recently.

District Judge Oonagh Mullan said that the previous judge could rule on the case and adjourned it to Coleraine Court on March 30.