A man has been jailed after exposing himself to a teenager on a train and even followed her into another carriage when she tried to get away from him.
He was also convicted of stalking three women – including one named Katie Price – and intimidating neighbours, causing harassment, alarm and distress. He followed one woman several times, leaving a note on her car.
Shane Youngman, 43, of Icarus Avenue, Burgess Hill, admitted exposure and, at Crawley Magistrates’ Court, he was jailed for a year.
The court was told that Youngman sat opposite the 19-year-old on a train from London Bridge in February 2023.
The British Transport Police (BTP) said: “There were seats available elsewhere. Youngman stared at her, making her feel uncomfortable, before touching himself over his trousers and then exposing himself.
“The victim managed to change carriages but a short time later Youngman followed. In desperation, the woman moved again and told a group of other women what had happened.
“Police were called and Youngman was arrested at St Albans City railway station.”
As well as jailing Youngman, the court imposed a sexual harm prevention order (SHPO) and a criminal behaviour order for five years.
The orders ban Youngman from travelling by train including the London Underground and from every railway station including car parks.
If he does need to take a train, he must notify his “offender manager” at least 24 hours in advance and not approach, follow, touch or make any attempt to communicate with any women or girls.
Detective Constable Stacey Adams said: “Youngman’s behaviour was absolutely disgusting and there is zero tolerance for this on the rail network.
“I would like to commend the victim for reporting what happened and thank the group of women on the train who helped her.
“Not only has Youngman received a custodial sentence, but he will also live with the restrictions of his SHPO for five years to prevent him reoffending.
“Tackling violence against women and girls is one of our key priorities. Anyone who is a victim of a sexual offence can report it discreetly to us by texting 61016. Always call 999 in an emergency.”
Youngman was jailed on Friday 7 February. Last month, he was also convicted of failing to comply with a community protection notice which had been imposed previously.
He denied the offence but was convicted at the same time as he was found guilty of stalking three women and intimidating his neighbours last year.
