Man appears in court following 'latex suit' incident in Somerset

A 31-year-old who was allegedly seen jumping in front of a woman's car while wearing a latex suit has appeared in court.

Joshua Hunt, of the Claverham area, has been charged with possession of a bladed article, committing an act of outraging public decency and two counts of affray.

He did not enter any pleas to the four charges during his court appearance.

He was remanded in custody to appear at Bristol Crown Court on 7 June.

Hunt spoke only to confirm his name, address and date of birth during a hearing at North Somerset Magistrates' Court in Worle.

One of the affray charges and the possession of a bladed article charge relates to an incident in Bleadon on Tuesday.

The second affray charge relates to an incident in Bleadon on Sunday, while the outraging public decency charge relates to an incident in Cleeve on 25 October 2022.

Leanne Grover, prosecuting, told the court that in October a member of the public reported being approached by a man wearing a "gimp suit" to police.

The fourth charge relates to a lock knife found in his vehicle after he was arrested, the court heard.

The prosecutor opposed bail and applied for the case to be transferred to Bristol Crown Court.

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