Kent Police have arrested Sergeant Simon Ince, 52, after he was found naked in a park near a children’s play area in Chatham. The incident, which happened recently, shocked locals and involved police intervention, given the proximity to families and children. Ince claimed he was simply urinating, but officers uncovered previous evidence suggesting a pattern of indecent behaviour in the area.
Park Incident Sparks Latest
Simon Ince was spotted completely naked in a public park close to a children’s playground. This was not an isolated incident – dog walkers had seen similar behaviour from him the day before. His explanations were inconsistent, and community safety concerns quickly escalated.
Photos Reveal Sexual Latest
During the investigation, officers found photographs on Ince’s phone showing him engaging in indecent acts while naked in the same woodland near Vale Drive several months earlier. These images contradicted his initial claim that he was merely relieving himself.
Court Imposes Sexual Risk Order
A judge ruled that Ince acted for sexual gratification, describing his excuses as evasive and untruthful. As a result, he was issued a sexual risk order. This prevents him from removing his clothes or urinating in public and bans him from the Horsted Valley nature reserve where the offences occurred. Breaching this order could lead to imprisonment.
Former Officer Dismissed Latest
Following the case, Kent Police dismissed Ince from his role. He now works for a utility company contractor but remains under close legal restrictions due to his actions. The community continues to digest the shock of a police sergeant breaching public trust in such a disturbing way.
