Man jailed for indecent behaviour in the grounds of Craigavon Area Hospital claimed his 'bowels were bad'
A 58-year-old man, accused of indecent behaviour in the grounds of Craigavon Area Hospital, told a court his ‘bowels are bad’.
Mark Mulholland, aged 58, of no fixed abode, appeared before Craigavon Magistrates Court via video link from Maghaberry Prison.
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He was accused of three counts of indecent behaviour in the grounds of Craigavon Area Hospital last year.
Mulholland’s barrister, Mr Conor Lunny, explained that his client was brought to Craigavon Magistrates Court two weeks ago and refused to see him.
He explained that Mulholland has been in custody since his arrest.
Deputy District Judge Sean O’Hare said he had read the evidence and asked Mulholland if he wanted to give evidence in his own defence.
Mulholland said: “It’s just my bowels. My bowels are bad.”
When asked again if he wanted to give evidence, he responded: “No, it’ll not matter. My bowels are bad. I can’t sit here for long.”
The judge revealed that on July 16 last year at around 3.30pm, a security guard at Craigavon Hospital had been walking back to his office approaching Willowbank staff accommodation.
He saw a man in ‘a wooded area with his trousers and underwear around his ankles exposing his genitals’. This was a public area with ready access to members of the public.
"The staff member recognised the male as the defendant having had previous dealings on hospital grounds,” he said.
"Another member of the hospital staff reported a similar incident involving the defendant exposing himself at 2.30pm on hospital grounds. The female member of staff also stated that on June 18, 2025, the defendant had again exposed himself, and she had witnessed it.
During interview Mulholland confirmed it was him and said he had a ‘medical condition and was going to the toilet on each occasion’.
He said he didn't mean to harm anyone and didn't intend to expose himself for any sexual gratification.
Deputy District Judge O’Hare said the defendant was given an opportunity to defend himself and chosen not to.
He convicted Mulholland on all three counts and sentenced him to two months in jail on each charge to run concurrently plus the £25 offender levy.