Court for Douglas man accused of being 'peeping Tom'

63-year-old charged with provoking behaviour

A Douglas man has appeared in court accused of being a ‘peeping Tom’.

Vincent Lynch, of Head Road, has been charged with the offence of provoking behaviour.

The 63-year-old was allegedly seen peering through his neighbour’s kitchen window on 8 September.

The court was told he was watching the woman, who was wrapped in just a towel, after she'd got out of the shower.  

Bail was granted until his next court appearance on 26 September.

UPDATE: Mr Lynch appeared at Douglas Courthouse on 26 September where he entered a not guilty plea.

He will next appear on 21 November for a pre-trial review,

Bail has been granted until that date.

UPDATE: At Douglas Courthouse on 21 November a one-day trial was set for 14 February 2025; bail continues.