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Man Guilty After Defecating on Club Wall, Uses Sandwich

5/19/2026

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Mark Mortimer used a sandwich to wipe after defecating on the wall of the Lydbrook Community Social Club.
Mortimer pleaded guilty to outraging public decency, missed his sentencing, prompting magistrates to issue a warrant.
Club staff called his behavior bizarre, saying he claimed a bomb and asked to use the toilet.
Police arrested Mortimer, later pleading guilty to affray in Coleford and receiving a four-month term that was served.

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Mark Mortimer used a sandwich to wipe after defecating on the wall of the Lydbrook Community Social Club.
Mortimer pleaded guilty to outraging public decency, missed his sentencing, prompting magistrates to issue a warrant.
Club staff called his behavior bizarre, saying he claimed a bomb and asked to use the toilet.
Police arrested Mortimer, later pleading guilty to affray in Coleford and receiving a four-month term that was served.