Couple in trouble for having sex in the street

 

Overtaken by passion: Catherine Hughes and Kevin Naylor
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 A police control room employee has been arrested on suspicion of downloading steamy CCTV footage of a young couple having sex in the street onto his mobile phone.

 

Kevin Naylor, 25, and girlfriend Catherine Hughes, 19, were caught in the act just metres from their home in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, after they returned home from the pub.

 

The couple were caught having sex in Shrewsbury town centre

The romp was captured by CCTV operators in the town centre, who alerted officers and the red-faced couple were arrested.

 

But yesterday it emerged one operator did more than simply view the x-rated footage.

 

West Mercia Police confirmed a man in his 40s was arrested over allegations the video clip was shared inappropriately.

 

A police source revealed the member of staff was suspected of downloading the footage onto his mobile phone.

 

He was suspended from his post after an investigation by professional standards officers into a possible breach of the Data Protection Act.

 

Rachel Anstee, spokeswoman for West Mercia Police, said: "A man in his 40s was arrested on August 8 in relation to a data protection offence.

 

"He is currently on police bail."

 

Kevin and Catherine were spotted having a late-night bonk by CCTV operators at 1.15am on June 12.

 

John Barnett, prosecuting, told the court at the time: "Police were called to say a man and a woman were having sex in public in an area monitored by CCTV in the middle of Shrewsbury town centre.

 

"Mr Naylor was arrested 100 metres from his home. He gave no thought that others would see his actions."

 

The court heard the couple had been out drinking in Shrewsbury town centre to watch England's opening Euro 2012 game against France, which ended in a 1-1 draw.

 

During the evening the couple had spent £120 on booze - including beer, shots and spirits.

 

Defending Naylor, Stephen Scully said: "This is a fairly unusual one to put before the court.

 

"He is extremely embarrassed by the situation and that embarrassment will continue.

 

"They were young and foolish and got caught in the act."

 

Naylor, who was charged with drunk and disorderly behaviour, was given a nine month conditional discharge at Shrewsbury Magistrates Court on June 28 this year.

 

Hughes had been charged with the same offence but the court was told she had been let off with a caution.