A COUPLE have been pictured during what is believed to be a sex act on the beach amid lockdown measures.

The picture taken at 7.50am this morning captures the pair on the beach near the Brighton Centre in an apparent moment of lockdown lust.

Brighton and Hove City Council said: “It’s an unfortunate picture and we would think the people involved will be highly embarrassed if their friends and families are able to recognise them.

“It certainly serves as a reminder to us all that you never know when someone is watching you.’’

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One person, who may be male or female, can be seen on top of their partner with their trousers down, exposing their buttocks to stunned beachgoers using the area for exercise.

Stunned onlookers Becki Chester 39, and Craig Buckland, 40, took the snap after spotting the frisky pair.

Becki said: “We were minding our own business, keeping our distance when we spotted a couple making full use of their exercise hour.

“We hope they washed their hands afterwards”.

The Argus:

Brighton beach has been quiet during lockdown

 

Government guidance states people are allowed to exercise once a day using open spaces near to their homes where possible.

However people can be arrested for outraging public decency for performing sex acts in public.

Sussex Police said they had not received any reports on the incident.

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