| Name: | Naturists Criticise Durham Police Over Facebook Post About Arrest |
| Authors: | Pidd, Helen |
| Published Date: | 3 Jan. 2021 |
| Indexed Date: | 19 Sep. 2024 |
| Web Link: | https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/jan/03/naturists-criticise-durham-police-facebook-post-nudity-arrest |
| Index Status: | Complete |
| Original Language: | English |
| Genre: | Non-Fiction |
| Citation: | Pidd, Helen. “Naturists Criticise Durham Police Over Facebook Post About Arrest.” The Guardian, 3 Jan. 2021, https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/jan/03/naturists-criticise-durham-police-facebook-post-nudity-arrest |
Summary
A naturist club in the north-east of England accused the police of putting them at risk by suggesting it was illegal to walk around naked, after an incident where a naked man was arrested for outraging public decency. The club complained that the police's Facebook post did not mention any reason for the arrest other than the nudity, and the police defended their actions by stating they used social media to reassure the local community and address concerns.