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A pervert flashed his genitals at shocked staff at Iceland.
Gary English is facing jail after he exposed himself to workers in the store in Gateshead in August.
The 38-year-old, who has a long criminal record for theft, had stolen food from a shop in Northumberland weeks before dropping his pants in the supermarket, Chronicle Live reports.
The court heard he was arrested but failed to show for a subsequent court hearing and a warrant was then issued for his arrest. He then breached his bail by failing to sign-on at a police station. He was kept in custody and put before magistrates in Newcastle.
English pleaded guilty to exposure, failing to surrender to custody and shop theft. He also admitted breaching his bail.
Chike Anieto, prosecuting, said the flashing happened on August 12 of this year. The theft, which involved £17.50 worth of cider from One Stop, took place on July 24.
Jack Lovell, defending, said the case should be adjourned for the Probation Service to see if English was suitable for an alcohol treatment requirement.
Mr Lovell added: “He has been diagnosed with liver cancer and treatment has been ongoing and he’s undergoing radiotherapy at the RVI. The police are aware of his condition.”
District Judge Kate Meek agreed to adjourn the case. She told English, of Whitehall Road, in Gateshead: “You have pleaded guilty to a number of offences. Before you are sentenced, I want you to be assessed by the Probation Service.
“For all of the offences, I’m adjourning your case until November 14 when you must come back to these courts. If you don’t, you could be committing an offence and a warrant may be issued for your arrest.”