By: Ally Millar

Two men have been arrested for engaing in sexual activity in the sauna inside one of London’s most popular  City gyms.

The pair are understood to have been fornicating in the Virgin Active in Barbican, London on March 4, but charges on the grounds of public decency were dropped.

Police have confirmed this is a practice they are mindful of in City gyms, which themselves may have to bring in tougher enforcement measures to prevent it happening on-site. Police said: “Officers are working closely with gyms in the City to encourage management to enforce their rules around gym behaviour amongst all members regardless of their sexuality.”

According to PinkNews.co.uk, this gym in particular has been dealing with the issue of men having sex in the saunas for some time.

A spokeswoman for Virgin Active said: “The clubs have a responsibility to report any suspicion of illegal activity such as serious consensual activity or outraging public decency to the police. Any suspected cases of such activity occurring in clubs would always be dealt with sensitively and seriously.”

“Where staff believe consensual activity is more offensive or serious they should report this and the police will respond in an appropriate and sensitive manner.”