Home | News

Man charged with public decency offence after Download ferris wheel incident

By James Smith 24th Aug 2026

Local News

Local News by James Smith 24th Aug 2026

Add as Preferred Source

A 33-year-old man has been charged by Leicestershire Police (image via SWNS)

A man has been charged following an incident at the Download music festival in June.

Police previously appealed to help trace a man wanted in connection with a public incident on a ferris wheel.

An update from Leicestershire Police today (August 24) said a 33-year-old man has been charged with outraging public decency and is due to appear in court next month.

A woman who was also involved in the incident has also been identified and voluntarily interviewed in connection with the incident

Download our Nub News App: - It’s FREE and available now
- Breaking news notifications
- Your Town in Your Pocket

Local news is in crisis.

Newspapers around the country are closing at an alarming rate.

Nub News is changing that.
Please consider supporting us.
Your contribution will be a GAME-CHANGER.

Local news is in crisis.

Newspapers around the country are closing at an alarming rate.

Nub News is changing that.
Please consider supporting us.
Your contribution will be a GAME-CHANGER.

Monthly supporters will enjoy:
Ad-free experience