A quiet neighborhood in Clearwater, Florida, was shocked by the perverted behaviour of a deranged man who “had sex” with a dog in the street and then destroyed the Christmas decorations outside a local church.

According to the New York Post, 36-year-old Chad Mason was walking his friend’s dog, a labrador poodle (a cross between a labrador and a poodle) when he suddenly began performing sexual acts on the unfortunate animal in front of shocked passers-by, including a child.

When some angry local residents tried to stop the 36-year-old’s sick show, he tried to escape and, in his attempt, tore apart the nativity scene that adorned the exterior of a local church.

According to authorities, in addition to the damage Mason caused to the church in his frenzy, he also destroyed a mailbox and attempted to steal a vehicle to get away from the scene faster.

The 36-year-old now faces a number of charges, including public indecency and vandalizing a place of worship. After his arrest, Mason was released on bail and his trial was set for later this month.