Man denies speed camera stunt
A MAN accused of kneeling on a motorcycle's fuel tank and making obscene gestures for a speed camera has denied he was the rider pictured.
Christian Marchesani, 28, of Samson, was arrested last night after a member of the public, prompted by reports in this weekend's The Sunday Times and an offer of a reward from police, phoned CrimeStoppers.
A speed camera placed on South St captured the image of a rider doing 130km/h in a 60km/h zone with his legs dangling over the front of a 900cc Honda FireBlade motorcycle.
Just 23 minutes later the rider returned again - this time kneeling on fuel tank while giving one-fingered salutes to the camera.
The court was told a motorcycle ``identical'' to the one snapped by the speed camera was found at Mr Marchesani's home, along with gloves and a helmet matching those the pictured rider was wearing.
Tattoos on both Mr Marchesani's forearms also appeared similar to those displayed by the rider photographed. DDDDOOOOOHHHH!!!
[Edited on 14-5-07 by mangogrooveworkshop]
