Cops hunt man after couple ‘caught having sex’ on Ferris wheel at Download in front of thousands of festival-goers

COPS have released a picture of a man they want to trace after a pair were allegedly caught bonking on a Ferris wheel at Download Festival. Detectives are investigating reports that two people were “acting inappropriately” on the fairground ride just before Guns ‘n Roses were due to take the stage on Saturday, June 13. Cops are urging anyone who recognises the man to get in touch Credit: Leicestershire Police The alleged indecent act took place on the Ferris Wheel at Download Festival, pictured Credit: Alamy The force says a woman has already been identified and voluntarily interviewed as part of their enquiries. It is now appealing to the public to help identify the man pictured. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! Cypress Hill, Guns N’ Roses and Linkin Park were among the headliners at the festival in Leicestershire. Anybody who recognises the man is urged to get in touch with the force. One eyewitness said he initially thought they were just hugging Credit: Supplied The couple were filmed by disgusted onlookers Credit: x.com/@MarcusMcCo93727 A stunned witness told The Sun: “Originally for the first rotation of the wheel people thought he was just standing behind her with his arms around her, looking at the view. “But, as it got lower, somebody shouted ‘I can see her pants pulled aside!’” The festival, which is held at Donington Park in Leicestershire, is the biggest rock and metal event in the UK and is attended by 80,000 every year. But, the witness, who is a regular festival attendee, said: “I have never seen anything like this. Most read in The Sun “They were literally in a glass pod above everyone’s heads at the busiest point of the night, just before Guns ‘n Roses were due on. “It sort of brought everyone together in a weird way, before they were spotted the atmosphere was nervous apprehension because they’re always late on. “As soon as the cameras came out and word started getting around about what happened the atmosphere completely changed – they made the night. “All I can think is they thought the glass was tinted, but it wasn’t at all, it was actually spotless, you could see everything.” “I just hope they cleaned the cabin after they got out of it.” More to follow… For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online Thesun.co.uk is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thesun and follow us on TikTok @TheSun.