A man who deliberately exposed his genitals while cycling in a pink thong has been convicted in his absence after failing to attend court.

Thomas Welch, 32, of Le Strange Avenue, King’s Lynn, had denied exposure, claiming at an earlier hearing that he was dressed appropriately for the heatwave.

But magistrates found him guilty of intentionally exposing his genitals with the intention that someone would see them.

A warrant was issued for his arrest following his failure to appear.

Police were called on 9th July after reports of a man in a state of undress on Le Strange Avenue in North Lynn.

Female witnesses said Welch had deliberately revealed his genitals while riding his bicycle wearing only a pink thong.