Recreation counsellor was remanded in custody yesterday after he admitted masturbating on public beaches.

Dano O. Outerbridge, 21, of King Street, St. George's, pleaded guilty in Magistrates' Court to two counts of indecent acts and a third count of indecent behaviour.

Police prosecutor Sgt. Donald Grant said Outerbridge had been seen in the act by female visitors and children on Marley Beach, Warwick and on Warwick Long Bay in April and May.

When Police asked him what he was doing Outerbridge told them he was training.

Acting Senior Magistrate the Wor. Edward King told Outerbridge "you need some help sir''.

Mr. King ordered a social inquiry report as well as a psychiatric report.

And he remanded Outerbridge in custody saying: "I will have to protect you from yourself because you are likely to do this again before you come back.

"This man can not help himself. I am saving you from yourself because you may breach bail.''