Police in Devon are currently on the lookout for two cyclists: one who has been riding around Teignmouth and Dawlish being abusive to motorists and another who has twice been spotted cycling round Exeter naked from the waist down.
The Mirror reports that the bottomless cyclist has been spotted twice within a week. On both occasions, he was wearing a dark hoodie with the hood pulled up.
He was spotted on Exeter’s Market Street in the early hours of Monday April 18 and again in the early evening of Monday April 25. On both occasions he was seen riding along Smythen Street, Stepcote Hill and Western Way before being spotted on the footpath along the river towards the Quay.
He is described as a white male, aged twenties to early thirties, with collar-length scruffy hair and riding a dark coloured bicycle. You’d think the complete lack of trousers and underwear might be the more striking feature though if you do happen to catch sight of him.
Anyone who with information should contact police on 101 quoting log number 825 for April 25.
Elsewhere, Teignmouth and Dawlish police have received multiple reports of a man being abusive to people as he cycles through the towns.
The Exeter Express and Echo reports that the man has been stopping passers-by on Exeter Road and nearby back roads and has been verbally abusive to drivers. On one occasion, he took the keys out of a car’s ignition and cycled off, leaving the driver unable to move.
Refreshingly, it seems this particular man has at least been wearing shorts. He has also been wearing a helmet and a green high vis jacket.
Members of the public are asked to contact Teignmouth and Dawlish Neighbourhood Police via Facebook or on non-emergency number 101.
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Once they've found the bike, they'll find the rider. And how will they recognise the bike?
Another cock and bull story from the E & E.
Ok in no way trying to stir up an argument, there are plenty of people far better at that then me.
Ref the naked rambler being jailed for breaching ASBO/Court order I can only assume that these relate to his previous nudity and by carrying on in this vein (no pun intended) he breached them. This to me suggests that there must have been a crime or offence originally comitted for the ASBO or court order to be made?
That's correct, but not an offence that carries such a lengthy sentence
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Gough
I dont know the legality behind it but the naked rambler has spent a ridiculous amount of time in jail for wandering round in the nip.
No, he keeps getting jailed for breaching ASBOs
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-29528084
Its just the naked rambler has taken up cycling so he can get a few miles between getting arrested
Could be painful; stepcote hill is literally steps and cobbled too!
I'm curious what defense he's going to use if he does get apprehended. I bet it'll never stand up in court.
Hurr Hurr Hurr - he said "stand up"
When they find him, can he give a recommendation on the best chamois cream?
Would have never thought of this happening in Devon. Probably was a slow day at work
I expect his entire trouser and undergarment ensemble had been shredded by a rogue disc brake. The UCI are right to be concerned!
I hope nothing was injured in the hail-storm we had next door in Dorset today.
Has Mario Cipollini been in that area of late?
Cipo wearing a hoodie? Come on.
He must be on Le Coq Sportive
Just another attack on the poor. Not everyone can afford trousers you know.
"...naked from the waist down" - Amateur!