Couple arrested for alleged lewd acts at Burnham Park’s children’s area

• A 22-year-old woman and 23-year-old man arrested at Burnham Park, Baguio City, for alleged lewd acts
• Security guard first saw the couple kissing, then later caught them doing more explicit acts
• Pair faces charges of grave scandal after being brought to police custody
• Police remind public to respect parks as spaces for recreation and relaxation

A young couple was arrested after being caught allegedly engaging in lewd acts at the Children’s Park inside Burnham Park in Baguio City.

According to a report from GMA Regional TV One North Central Luzon on Friday, the woman, 22, and the man, 23, were apprehended by police on Sunday night following a complaint from a security guard.

Police said the guard was patrolling the park around 6:00 p.m. when he first noticed the couple kissing. At that point, he did not intervene.

However, when he later saw that the two were allegedly doing more than kissing, he confronted them and subsequently placed them under arrest.

Read also

Father, son killed in Maguindanao del Norte buy-bust; substances and firearms seized

The pair was then brought to the police station, where they were booked for the offense. Authorities confirmed that the couple will face charges of grave scandal for their actions in the public park.

The Baguio City Police Office reminded the public to respect recreational spaces and avoid acts considered indecent or immoral.

“Sana po respetuhin natin ang mga parks dahil siyempre this are intended for recreation or relaxation at ipinagbabawal ang mga paggawa ng illegal activities o anumang indecent or immoral activities,” said Police Major Marcy Grace Marron, spokesperson of the Baguio City Police Office.

Police stressed that parks are meant to provide relaxation and enjoyment for families, children, and the community, and that any inappropriate behavior undermines the purpose of such spaces. Authorities are still trying to obtain the couple’s statement as of this writing.

News, photos, or videos that arouse the interest of netizens would often go viral on social media, due to the attention netizens give them. These viral posts appeal to the emotions of netizens, and in rare cases, this could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable.

Read also

Housemaid and 3-year-old baby die after being trapped in a burning house in Malabon City

In other news, a 50-year-old man, identified as Anthony Hechanova, was found lifeless inside an abandoned house in Barangay Talanghauan, Cabatuan, Iloilo. According to the Cabatuan Fire Station, the house, reportedly owned by Jonel Dusalem, sustained an estimated ₱7,500 in damage. Hechanova's body was discovered inside after firefighters put out the fire and began clearing operations. A relative helped identify the victim, and his family stated that he had been suffering from a long-term illness. This led to the possibility that he may have intentionally set himself on fire, prompting the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) to request the help of the Scene of the Crime Operation (SOCO) to further investigate.

Meanwhile in news abroad, a Filipino nurse in England was attacked by an elderly couple who hurled racist insults at her. The nurse, Apple Moorhouse, was with her children and parents when the incident happened in a park. The couple mocked her, threw water, and even pulled her hair during the confrontation. Police confirmed the arrest of the man and woman for racially aggravated assault.

Source: KAMI.com.gh