Serial flasher exposed himself to schoolgirls while jogging.

Jogger Sentenced for Exposing Himself to Schoolgirls

A jogger repeatedly exposed himself to schoolgirls while taking his morning exercise, a court heard. Mark Pittaway, 60, was sentenced at Weymouth Magistrates Court after being found guilty of five counts of exposure.

The incidents occurred over a period of more than three years, with one girl telling the court she had seen Pittaway expose himself "around 30 to 40 times." Pittaway, of Portland Bill Road, Portland, denied the charges, but was found guilty following a trial.

The court heard that Pittaway would jog down the street, often on the same side as the girls, pull his shorts to one side, and expose himself. He was arrested on May 4, 2021, and denied ever exposing himself.

Victim impact statements were read out in court, with one victim saying, "I have seen the same man since I was 13. It's a shock to see an adult man (exposing himself) as he is heading towards you."

Another victim said, "I couldn't walk the streets alone in fear that it would happen again," while a third victim said, "I feel this man is a weirdo and made me feel weird. I'm disgusted by what he has done."

Pittaway was sentenced to 12 months in prison, suspended for two years. He was also ordered to undertake 20 Rehabilitation Activity Requirement Days, 250 hours of unpaid work, and a 12-week curfew from 9pm to 9am. He will be fitted with an electronic tag during that 12-week period.

A Sexual Harm Prevention Order was made for five years, with conditions that Pittaway not exercise in a public place unless he is wearing long trousers or shorts that are at least knee length, and doesn't go jogging at specific hours or in particular areas of Portland.