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Man caught red-handed masturbating in health club hot tub by off
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An off-duty police officer caught Paul Bateman, 58, masturbating in a jacuzzi at an upmarket health club.
The incident occurred at Bannatyne Health Club and Spa in Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich, and was heard in Norwich Magistrates' Court.
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Key Takeaways
- An off-duty police officer made the discovery
- Bateman had his swimming shorts down during the incident
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Expected Outcomes
- The outcome of the court case is not specified
Why It Matters
The incident highlights concerns about public decency and behavior in shared facilities
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Timeline of this story
- 22m agoMetro (GB): Paul Bateman, 58, had his swimming shorts down and was in the midst of the lewd act at Bannatyne Health Club and Spa in Thorpe St Andrew, No
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