Stripper accused of pulling over cars
Man, 25, appears in court
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A STRIPPER who dresses as a police officer for his act has appeared in court.
Stuart Kennedy was accused of using a flashing light on his car to pull over motorists.
The 25-year-old was arrested by the real police at the weekend and spent two nights in a cell.
He was charged with having a flashing beacon installed in the vehicle he was driving.
He was also alleged to have used it to stop driver James Buchan in Meethill Road, Peterhead, on Saturday night.
He faces an alternative charge of conducting himself in a disorderly manner, stopping Mr Buchan and speaking into a hand-held microphone in his car, causing a breach of the peace.
Kennedy, of Flat E, 38 Don Street, Aberdeen, has also been charged with a similar offence on the A90 near Blackdog.
He is alleged to have stopped motorist Jamie Lawrie using a flashing light in his car.
An alternative charge alleges he used the light to portray his vehicle as an unmarked police car, and committing a breach of the peace. It is also alleged he had with him a police-style outfit and accessories without “a satisfactory explanation”.
Court papers state he was in possession of black trousers, white shirt with black epaulettes, black tie, black body armour vest, police hat, utility belt, two batons, handcuffs and a radio with microphone attachment.
Kennedy denied all five charges against him at yesterday’s brief hearing at Peterhead Sheriff Court.
He was freed on bail and the case will call again later this year.
As part of his bail conditions, he was banned from driving to and from venues wearing his police uniform.
He was also ordered not to attach any strobe or flashing lights to any vehicle he uses.
Kennedy, who declined to comment as he left court, was represented by Peterhead solicitor John Adam during yesterday’s appearance before Sheriff James Hendry.
