Judge arrested in flashing probe

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One of Britain's most senior judges has been arrested for allegedly exposing himself to a female train passenger.

Lord Justice Richards, who sits in the Court of Appeal, was held on Friday following a complaint from a woman that a man exposed himself to her.

The incident is alleged to have taken place last year in the London area.

Sir Stephen Richards, 56, from Wimbledon, south London, denies the allegation and has been released on police bail to return next month.

A British Transport Police spokeswoman said: "On Friday we arrested a 56-year-old man in connection with an ongoing investigation.

"He was released on police bail to return to Ebury Bridge police station on March 2."

Sir Stephen, a married father of three, has overseen several high profile hearings including that of Jean Charles de Menezes - the Brazilian killed by armed police at Stockwell tube station in south London.