Magistrates have made a destruction order for underwear, handwritten notes and a pornographic magazine left in an Aberporth public toilet.

Daniel Witt, aged 37, of 24 Elizabeth Road, Bude, Cornwall, admitted leaving the items when he appeared before Aberystwyth magistrates on Wednesday.

He pleaded guilty to a charge of using threatening or abusive words or behaviour, or disorderly behaviour likely to cause harassment alarm or distress on July 24.

The court heard that a woman approached a lifeguard on Aberporth beach at around 5pm, after her son found a hand written note of a sexual nature in the male public toilets.

Nick Newton, prosecuting, said: “Her son was shocked and disgusted with the content of the note. “The lifeguard also saw a pornographic magazine, an additional two notes, a thong and some children’s knickers.”

He added that one of the notes read: “Hi, I’m here for two weeks, I’m 37 years-old and want to be pleased, willing to do anything in return, text me now, I’m really horny.”

The notes also included a telephone number and suggestion of meeting in woods.

Police were alerted, and Witt took full responsibility for leaving the items when arrested.

Mr Newton added: “He said in interview he had left them with a view to being contacted by like-minded adults. He thought someone might text him so he could have some adult entertainment.”

The court heard that Witt, currently working as a labourer in the Midlands, accepted in hindsight that he had made a mistake and was embarrassed by his actions.

He told police: “I have gone about it the wrong way I suppose, I’ve messed up and taken it a bit too far.”

Alan Lewis, defending, said it was an ‘unusual case’, added that his client had stated: “I messed up, it was too small a place, it was never intended to upset a kid.”

Mr Lewis added: “This matter has been hanging over his head since July. He has made a very, very stupid mistake.”

Witt was fined £200, and ordered to pay £85 costs plus a £20 victim surcharge. A destruction order was made for the seized items.

The presiding magistrate said: “We realise you are extremely sorry for what you have done, but it was an unpleasant offence.”