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Man jailed for voyeurism as police officers catch him in the act

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Place, T. (2026, October 30). Man jailed for voyeurism as police officers catch him in the act. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/man-jailed-voyeurism-met-police-islington-b1303017.html

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In January 2026, a woman reported that a man had been filming her through her windows at night, an incident confirmed by her neighbor’s observation. This led to increased police patrols in the area, resulting in the arrest of Christopher Durkan during another similar act in March 2026. Police discovered over hundreds of images and videos of women on his devices dating back to January 2020, with ongoing investigation into how many victims are involved.

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Anthony Durkan, a 35-year-old father of two from Islington, London, was jailed for four years after being caught secretly filming women in their homes. In January 2026, Durkan began targeting women by repeatedly attending their properties and filming through windows, often wearing dark clothing and a balaclava to conceal his identity. Police arrested him during a proactive patrol on March 26, 2026, after he was caught in the act of recording inside one residence.

Upon examining seized devices, police discovered hundreds of images and videos of women dating back to January 2020. The Met increased patrols following reports from two victims who had been filmed without consent. Detective Chief Inspector Gemma Alger stated that Durkan's actions were part of a "calculated and deeply intrusive campaign" targeting the privacy of women in their homes.

Despite his conviction, the investigation remains active, with the Metropolitan Police seeking additional information from potential victims in Islington and north London who may have experienced similar incidents between January 2020 and March 2026.

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A woman made a police report in January after a man repeatedly attended her home and filmed through her windows during the early hours of the morning. asserted

man → make → morning

Read More She had been alerted by her neighbour, who witnessed a man dressed in black and wearing a balaclava walk towards the property, holding his mobile phone up to windows and recording inside before walking away. asserted

man → read → windows

Weeks later, another woman reported that she had also spotted a man recording her through her window. asserted

man → report → window

She confronted the suspect, who fled immediately, with the incident captured on a security camera. asserted

incident → confront → camera

The Met increased targeted patrols in the area in response, and Durkan was caught in the act and arrested during a proactive patrol in March 2026. asserted

Durkan → increase → March

Upon examining devices seized following his arrest, police uncovered evidence of a series of additional voyeurism offences dating back to January 2020. asserted

police → examine → January

Hundreds of images and videos of women were discovered across a number of devices, with officers still establishing how many different women they relate to. asserted

they → discover → women

Despite Durkan's conviction and sentencing, the investigation remains active, and the Met want to hear from women in Islington and north London between January 2020 and March 2026 who may have noticed unusual activity around their home, especially late at night or in the early hours of the morning. uncertain

who → remain → morning

Detective Chief Inspector Gemma Alger, whose team led the investigation, said: “Durkan carried out a calculated and deeply intrusive campaign of offending, targeting women in what should have been the safety and privacy of their own homes. asserted

what → lead → homes

Many victims had no idea they were being watched and filmed. asserted

they → have → idea

“This investigation was driven by the determination of officers to act on reports from local women and identify the perpetrator. asserted

investigation → drive → perpetrator

Through proactive patrols, officers were able to spot Durkan carrying out the same offending behaviour and arrest him before more women could be targeted. uncertain

women → spot → him

“I would like to thank the victims for the courage they showed in coming forward and supporting this investigation. asserted

they → like → investigation

Their actions, alongside the proactive work of officers who identified and stopped Durkan's offending, have undoubtedly prevented further harm.” asserted

who → identify → harm

Man jailed for voyeurism as police officers catch him in the act

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