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Couple who had sex in a pizza shop found guilty of outraging public decency
About 18 minutes of video that had been captured by the pizza shop’s CCTV was played to the Scarborough Magistrates’ Court, partly based on which it found the couple guilty.
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In February this year, Daniella Hirst, 29, and Craig Smith, 31, were captured on CCTV committing the said offence in the Domino’s shop in Scarborough.
According to a BBC report, Hirst, of Bridlington, pleaded guilty to the charge and Smith, of Bridlington, was found guilty in his absence by Magistrates in Scarborough.
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The case was however adjourned until 17 October where the court is expected to pronounce its sentence.
To clear any likely doubts, chair of the bench that heard the matter, Angela Beardshall hinted that a custodial sentence is probable.
The video showed the couple going into the Domino’s shop, on Castle Road, and ordering food.
It further showed Hirst performing oral sex on Smith.
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As the affection heightened beyond control, they were then seen having sex leaning against the shop counter.
The magistrates’ Court bench chair, Ms. Beardshall expressed disgust at the act, saying “This offence was in a public place. It was a lengthy incident.
“Members of the public were present as were staff.
“The shop was on a public thoroughfare and members of the public should not have to put up with this disgusting behaviour.”
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Hirst was present in court as the video was played, but Smith who was in prison for other matters, was not present.
After watching the playback of her sex encounter, Hirst said she was “fuming” as she left the Court.
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