Depraved sex pest molested four women in public.

Deranged James Ford, 33, Jailed for Two Years for Sex Attacks in Andover

James Ford, 33, of Dines Close in Andover, was sentenced to two years in prison at Winchester Crown Court for a series of sexual assaults and indecent exposures that occurred on June 23rd, 2023.

The attacks began around 1pm when Ford, on a bicycle, approached a 29-year-old woman on Anton Lane, pulled down his trousers, and exposed himself. He then cycled past a 17-year-old girl at the junction of Colonzo Drive and Vigo Road, sexually assaulting her.

Later that afternoon, around 2:45pm, a 23-year-old woman reported seeing Ford masturbating in bushes on Picket Twenty. Around 4pm, Ford again cycled past a young woman, this time a 14-year-old girl on Anton Lane Path, and sexually assaulted her.

Following police investigations, Ford was arrested at his home address on June 24th. Officers seized a bicycle matching the descriptions provided by the victims.

Ford pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual assault, two counts of indecent exposure, and breaching a Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

In addition to his prison sentence, Ford received a seven-year restraining order for each of the victims and his Sexual Harm Prevention Order was amended to include further restrictions.

Detective Sergeant Mike Jarvis commented on the case, stating: "Ford's behaviour towards these women is very worrying and I am glad that he has been held accountable for his actions. I hope this result sends a clear message that we take these reports very seriously and will investigate thoroughly. I am pleased that we have secured justice for these victims. Reducing violence against women and girls remains one of our top priorities and together with other agencies we do a lot of work to tackle this issue. I would like to take this opportunity to remind people that if you have been the victim of a sexual offence, please report it to us – you will be listened to and you will be taken seriously. We will also work to get you the support that you need."