Man jailed after exposing himself to mother and child

Robert Black pled guilty to a reduced charge of public indecency and was sentenced to a year in prison.

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A man has been jailed after exposing himself to a mother and child at a railway station in West Lothian. 

Robert Black was arrested and charged by British Transport Police after the incident at Uphall station on May 27.

The 60-year-old pled guilty at Livingston Crown Court on Tuesday to a reduced charge of public indecency and was jailed for a year, reduced to 328 days due to time served.

He has also been placed on the sex offenders register for ten years. 

BTP Detective constable Crawford Gillies said: “Unwanted sexual behaviour will not be tolerated on the rail network. Everyone has the right to travel on the network and in stations without being subjected to this unacceptable behaviour. 

“We work closely with our rail industry colleagues to make sure your journey remains safe and free from harassment or abuse.

“If you need us on your journey, please text us on 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40

“In an emergency always call 999.”

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