Waterford man jailed for masturbating near two girls

The inspector said the girls later reported to Dungarvan Garda Station that a man sitting "10 to 15 feet" from them had been masturbating. Picture: iStock

A man who masturbated in proximity to two girls, close to Waterford greenway, has been given a four-month prison term.

Fergal Fraher (46), of Tallowcoolbeg, Ballinacourty, Dungarvan, pleaded guilty to the breach of section 45 (2) of Criminal Law (Sexual offences) Act 2017, at Dungarvan District Court.