Harlow man jailed after exposing himself to 12 year old girls
He was caught after being reported by members of the public
A Harlow man has been jailed after exposing himself to two 12 year old girls in a park.
62 year old Brendan Joyce, of The Briars, was identified by two members of the public after Essex Police issued an appeal on 29 October 2020. He was arrested two months later.
He denied all knowledge of the incident but was ultimately convincted of exposure and two counts of inciting a girl to engage in sexual activity.
He was jailed for nine years at Chelmsford Crown Court last Wednesdya (June 1).
PC Gurinder Mahal, who led the investigation for Essex Police, said: “This has been a shocking incident where two young girls were approached in a play park by this predatory man.
“They have been courageous throughout this investigation that lasted much longer than necessary because Brendan Joyce denied any wrong-doing.
“They were scared to go out for months and didn’t see their friends because they felt unsafe.
“But today, they and their families can be proud, because they stood up to be counted when it mattered and have seen this through to Brendan Joyce being jailed.
“Because of their actions no others will suffer at Joyce’s hands.”
Joyce will be released on extended licence for seven years and be subject to an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order.