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A man has been jailed after exposing himself at Bognor beach.
Olegas Podolianko, 53, was seen by witnesses near a children’s play area.
He exposed himself and was challenged by parents before later being arrested by police.
The 53-year-old admitted exposure and appeared for sentencing at Portsmouth Crown Court on September 26.
He was jailed for six months, and will be a registered sex offender for seven years.
The court was told how the incident happened on 27 April this year.
Witnesses described seeing Podolianko, formerly of Elmer Road, Middleton-on-Sea, exposing himself.
He was near a children’s play area at Bognor beach, and was confronted.
Speaking after the case, Arun District Commander William Keating-Jones said:
“This was a distressing incident seen by parents with their children.
“We take reports of exposure extremely seriously, and Podolianko was arrested soon after the matter was reported to us.
“We are pleased that this offender is now serving a custodial sentence.”
