Cricket World Cup Streaker 'Exposed Himself To Millions'

A British man who streaked at the opening game of the Cricket World Cup "tainted a historic sporting event in New Zealand" a judge has said.
Joseph Brook, 22, appeared before Judge Michael Turner in Queenstown District Court charged with invading the pitch of a major sporting event, on February 14.
Brook attended the opening match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch and streaked naked at 6.50pm during a live broadcast.
Sergeant Ian Collin said Brook removed all his clothing at the end of the match and ran on to the pitch, where he was tackled by security staff.
The match was attended by a crowd of around 15,000 people, including families, and broadcast internationally to millions of viewers, he said.
"As he ran on to the pitch he made no effort to cover himself. He was fully exposed to all those watching."
Brook told police it was "one of those once in a lifetime things."
Judge Turner said Brook's actions were deliberate, exhibitionist and self-promoting.
"It tainted what was a historic sporting event in New Zealand. Denunciation and deterrence will be the prime principles in sentencing. If that calls for loss of liberty then so be it. That will be for the judge on the day."
Brook was remanded on bail for sentence on August 20.
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