A PRISONER has appeared in court after being accused of exposing his genitals on four different occasions.

Charlie Ward, of HMP Hewell in Worcestershire, has been charged with four counts of exposure under the Sexual Offences Act 2003.

The 49-year-old allegedly exposed his genitals whilst living at HMP Bullingdon, near Bicester. It reportedly took place twice on April 9, once on April 10 and once on May 3.

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It is alleged he exposed them ‘intending that someone would see them and be caused alarm or distress’.

Ward appeared at Oxford Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (August 7).

He is next due to appear at the same court on August 14 for a plea and trial preparation hearing.