Niagara police arrest 75-year-old man after indecent act at Lakeside Park

Niagara police have arrested 75-year-old Edward Lee Hanson of St. Catharines following an indecent act at Lakeside Park in St. Catharines.

Around 7:45 p.m. on Thursday, police responded to reports from that an older man was masturbating near the carousel at the park.

Upon arrival, witnesses directed police to Hanson, who was immediately placed under arrest. He has been charged with one count of indecent act.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 905-688-4111, option 3, ext. 1008873.

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