A woman from Harlow has been cleared of "waving her vagina at a 15-year-old boy".

Lorna Jolley, 43, of Bush Fair, faced one count of exposure this morning (Tuesday, April 16) at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court.

She previously appeared at the Magistrates' Court on January 16 where she denied both charges against her.

During the short hearing, she was then asked whether she preferred for her trial to be held in the Crown Court or in the Magistrates' Court, with the 43-year-old opting for the latter.

She was released on unconditional bail until her trial date which was fixed for today.

During the trial, the court heard that a 15-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, accused Jolley of exposing her breasts and genitals and "waving them" at him and his friends.

However after lunch, chair of the bench David Murtagh acquitted Jolley, telling her there was "an element of doubt".

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