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Man charged with public decency offence after Download ferris wheel incident

By James Smith 24th Aug 2026

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Local News by James Smith 24th Aug 2026

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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

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