Christopher Bertram Gyemore refused bail over alleged indecent act

A man accused of performing an indecent act in public while “maintaining eye contact” with his alleged victim, has made a bid for freedom.

Christopher Bertram Gyemore, 39, was refused bail in Rockhampton Magistrates Court.

A man accused of masturbating in public while “maintaining eye contact” with his alleged victim has applied for bail.

Christopher Bertram Gyemore, 39, appeared in custody in Rockhampton Magistrates Court on Tuesday.

Mr Gyemore is facing charges including common assault, stealing, wilful damage, possessing dangerous drugs and committing an indecent act in public.

In opposing bail, police prosecutor Senior Constable Pete Rumford said the most concerning of the fresh charges Mr Gyemore was facing was the alleged indecent act in public.

Snr Const Rumford said a witness had been placing property into their vehicle when Mr Gyemore allegedly turned towards them and “began rubbing his penis through his pants.”

“The witness has challenged (Mr Gyemore), telling him to stop, however (Mr Gyemore allegedly) exposed his penis and began masturbating while maintaining eye contact with that witness,” the prosecutor said.

Snr Const Rumford said the alleged stealing happened at a petrol station where Mr Gyemore, after being challenged by staff, allegedly picked up a water bottle on display and threw it in the direction of the worker while appearing to verbally abuse them.

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Snr Const Rumford said Mr Gyemore then allegedly walked away from the store, picked up two large rocks and returned.

“Once outside (the store)... (Mr Gyemore) has (allegedly) thrown one of those large rocks in the direction of the informant, smashing a large crack in that automatic door,” the prosecutor said.

Snr Constable Rumford said police obtained CCTV footage of the service station incident and the prosecution evidence was “strong”.

The court heard Mr Gyemore had a 16-page criminal history and he was on parole and suspended sentences when he allegedly committed the latest offences.

Snr Const Rumford said if Mr Gyemore was granted bail, there was “a strong likelihood” that he would commit further offences and “a likelihood” that he would also fail to appear in court.

Solicitor Pierre Lammersdorf said Mr Gyemore had a suitable bail address at Gladstone.

Mr Lammersdorf said the risk to the community could be mitigated by Mr Gyemore being placed on strict bail conditions including a curfew, reporting to police and drug testing.

Magistrate Philippa Beckinsale said she was not satisfied that bail conditions could mitigate the risk of Mr Gyemore committing further offences or failing to attend court.

She refused bail and Mr Gyemore was remanded in custody with his matters adjourned to January 22.

Originally published as Christopher Bertram Gyemore refused bail over alleged indecent act