Kelly Cousins is a 35 year old woman from Merton Street, Bootle, England. Police have accused Cousins of being in an indecent viral video – “Concert Square Girl” – that was recorded in Concert Square, Liverpool. Joe Firby has been reportedly identified as the man in the video with Cousins. Police have accused Cousins and Firby with outraging public decency and charged them in court.
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Kelly Cousins “Concert Square Girl” Allegations
Cousins Accused Of Starring In Indecent Concert Square Video. “Kelly Cousins, 35, of Merton Street, Bootle, has been questioned by police and charged with outraging public decency in Concert Square, Liverpool. The woman, originally from Yorkshire, has been bailed with conditions not to enter Liverpool city centre. Cousins will appear at Liverpool Magistrates Court on Tuesday, September 20, at 1.45pm.” [Northern Echo]
Cousins Now Banned From Liverpool City Centre. “Cousins was bailed on the conditions that she not to enter Liverpool City Centre. She is due to appear at Liverpool Magistrates Court on Tuesday 20 September at 1.45pm.” [Metro]
Joe Firby Identified As Man In Video, Arrested. “Joe Firby, 23, from Gateshead, was arrested yesterday, Monday, August 8, in the Gateshead area by Northumbria Police. He was taken into custody and has since been charged with outraging public decency. He is set to appear in Liverpool Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, September 20.” [The Standard]
Cousins, Firby Charged With Outraging Public Decency. “Merseyside police have charged Joe Firby, from Gateshead in the North East, and Kelly Cousins, of Merton Road, Bootle, with outraging public decency. The force launched an investigation after videos began circulating on Tuesday, August 2, appearing to show a couple performing sex acts yards from the entrance of Einsten Bier Haus and in full view of bystanders. Other clips shared on social media also appeared to show a man and woman having sex on Bold Street and on a Merseyrail train. Both suspects are set to appear in Liverpool magistrates’ court on Tuesday, September 20.” [Echo]
Cousins Is OnlyFans Creator, Said Video Was “Mistake.” “The woman is believed to be an “adult content creator”, using the website Only Fans, which is known for providing a platform for sex workers or adult performers to post videos and photos for paying subscribers. She has a public Facebook page where she has addressed the video, along with comments that were made about her. She said: “I made mistakes, Monday night being one of them, but them videos will not go away. So I can sit and hide and cry about them or use it to my advantage and make money from it, which I have. No matter what I do or say I’m already viral and nothing will change that. But it is what it is, so I’m gonna take the hate and make a profit.” [Echo]
“Concert Square Girl” Video Went Viral. “The videos began circulating on social media early on Tuesday to reactions ranging from amusement to disgust, with commentators dubbing the woman “Concert Square girl”. Today Mayor Joanne Anderson shared her anger at the behaviour of the couple and said she had been liaising with Merseyside Police. Mayor Anderson tweeted: “I am extremely shocked and concerned at videos circulating showing acts of indecent exposure and sexual activity in our city. This isn’t amusing – it’s disturbing, damaging and an illegal act.” [Echo]
Liverpool Mayor Said Video Was “Damaging.” “Liverpool mayor Joanne Anderson yesterday slammed the behaviour as “damaging and criminal”. Merseyside Police also issued a strongly worded statement urging people “to refrain from sharing the video on social media”. Enquiries remain ongoing to identify the male in the video and anyone with any further information is asked to get in touch.” [Echo]
Police Won’t Tolerate “Illegal” Indecency. ““Merseyside Police will not tolerate illegal acts of public indecency on our streets and, rest assured, we are working to find those responsible and bring them to justice. All year round we work tirelessly with local businesses, Liverpool City Council and other partners to make sure that our City Centre is a safe place for people to come and visit and experience our nightlife. We are clear that we won’t let such unacceptable behaviour from a small minority of people tarnish the reputation of our city, so please, come forward with any information and we will take action.” [Champion]
Cousins Court Case Developments
Cousins Admitted In Court That She Posted The Videos Herself. “The 35 year old admitted outraging public decency and is set to be sentenced next month. Andrew Page, prosecuting, told the court videos of Cousins and a man having sex close to Einstein Bier Haus in Concert Square began circulating overnight on August 2 this year. He said Cousins posted one of the videos to her own social media accounts with the comment: “Where next? Crosby Beach, Mathew Street, Saint John’s Garden’s or the docks?” The videos were shared widely on social media and drew condemnation, including from city mayor Joanne Anderson, who called them “damaging and criminal” in a statement in which she requested people stop sharing them.” [Liverpool Echo]
Joe Firby Claimed He Couldn’t Afford To Come To Court, Warrant Issued. “Andrew Page, prosecuting, requested a warrant be issued for Firby’s arrest, saying he had ample time to organise his legal representation and travel to Liverpool since he was charged six weeks ago. District Judge Healey said: “He was charged back in August. His first contact with the court was this morning saying he did not have the funds to attend but I do take the point that he has had ample time and take the view that his explanation is not sufficient. Therefore I am convinced to issue a warrant not backed for bail.”” [Echo]
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