Britto Lorence, 27, appeared at Newcastle Magistrates’ Court and pleaded not guilty to outraging public decency
Husna Anjum and David Huntley
17:05, 03 Jan 2026
Britto Lorence, 27, appeared at Newcastle Magistrates’ Court and pleaded not guilty to outraging public decency(Image: Newcastle Chronicle)
A British man is accused of a sex act on an Emirates flight. Britto Lorence of Abingdon Road, Middlesbrough, pled not guilty to masturbating on a flight travelling from Dubai to Newcastle last year.
On Friday, the 27-year-old appeared at Newcastle Magistrates’ Court charged with one count of outraging public decency. Chronicle Live reports Lorence pleaded not guilty to the charge, which is alleged to have happened on June 2, 2025.
Holly Clegg, prosecuting, told the court the incident was allegedly committed on an Emirates flight that was heading to Newcastle Airport. Lorence will return to the court on the afternoon of Wednesday, May 6 for a trial.
Lorence, of Abingdon Road, Middlesbrough, spoke only to confirm his personal details and to plead not guilty to the charge he faces. He was granted unconditional bail until his next court appearance.