Petty Sessions: Monday: Before the Mayor (Mr. W. Nash Skillicorne), Col. Croker-King, Col. Rogers, V. D., Mr. A. J. Stanton, and Mr. J. E. Williams: … William Edward Sydney Pinsent (30), “a stranger to Cheltenham” at present living at 4, New Buildings, Coney Hill, was brought up charged with indecent exposure in Chester Walk on Saturday last. George Curtis, licensed victualler, gave evidence which made the prisoner’s offence appear to be of a highly disgraceful and disgusting nature. P.C. Baker gave evidence of arrest. Prisoner gave evidence on oath denying any wilful intent to insult. He said he was a jeweller by trade. Prisoner admitted previous convictions at Bristol and Gloucester, for indecent exposure. At the latter place he was given one month’s hard labour. The Chairman said that it was the most disgraceful offence. The prisoner would be sent to prison for three months as an incorrigible rogue and vagabond.
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GRO0894 Bristol: William Edward Sidney Pinsent: 1876 – 1911