Man jailed for voyeurism in Stevenage
The victim only discovered Norris had recorded intimate sexual acts after she was contacted by another woman
A man who spied on a woman in Stevenage without her knowledge has been jailed for eight months.
Paul Norris, age 67, of Lynton Way, Sawston in Cambridge, was found guilty of voyeurism between 10 March 2017 and 28 August 2018 at Peterborough Crown Court.
The court heard how the victim only discovered Norris had recorded intimate sexual acts after she was contacted by another woman, who he had also been recording.
He denied the charge but was found guilty in July this year. On Friday 10 October, he was also handed a 10-year restraining order, a sexual harm prevention order (SHPO) and will be required to regularly sign in at a police station.
Detective Constable Alex Willians said: “Norris’ actions violated the victim’s right to privacy, and he has shown no remorse towards her.
"The victim has been supportive throughout the court process, and she was keen to make other women aware of this type of predatory behaviour.”
He added: “If you suspect you are being recorded, either by someone you know or a stranger, please report it.
"Our priority is to safeguard victims, and we will do everything we can to put offenders before the courts.
"I hope this sentence reassures women, girls and men that this is a criminal offence and that perpetrators could face time in jail.”