ALLAN TURNER CAUGHT IN WALTON FOR UP SKIRT PERVERSION BUT ESCAPES PRISON

In a recent incident that has once again brought attention to ongoing issues of sexual misconduct, Allan Turner, a 54-year-old man from Walton, was caught attempting to take explicit photographs up a woman’s skirt inside a local newsagents. Despite the serious nature of his actions, Turner was spared immediate imprisonment, though he received a suspended sentence and other court orders aimed at addressing his behavior.

Turner’s criminal history is extensive and troubling. He has previously served a 12-month sentence in 2008 for stalking a woman in a supermarket and for using his mobile phone to take inappropriate photographs. His past convictions include indecent assault on a child and public exposure, which led to a court-imposed 10-year Sexual Offences Prevention Order. This order specifically prohibited him from possessing camera phones, reflecting the severity of his previous offenses and the concern for public safety.

During the recent court hearing at Liverpool Crown Court, it was revealed that Turner had once again targeted a female shopper, this time in Walton. The incident occurred around 6 pm on May 12 of this year. The victim, a 25-year-old woman, was at the counter when she heard a noise behind her, which she later realized was Turner dropping a bag of crisps as a distraction. Turner, who resides on Spellow Lane in Walton, then bent down to retrieve the crisps and, in an act of blatant misconduct, held his phone between her legs, angling it upwards to capture a photograph.

Prosecutor Derek Jones described the scene: “She felt the phone cold on her legs, turned around, challenged him and said ‘what are you doing?’” Turner appeared unfazed by her confrontation, claiming he had done nothing and attempting to leave the shop. The victim, displaying remarkable bravery, restrained Turner and pursued him when he tried to escape. She also reported feeling assaulted and expressed that the incident had left her feeling uncomfortable wearing skirts since that day.

Following the incident, Turner returned to the shop voluntarily and provided his personal details to staff. Police were called, and upon arresting him, officers discovered two mobile phones and a disposable camera at his residence. Turner, visibly distressed and tearful, admitted to the charges of outraging public decency and breaching his court order.

In his defense, Turner’s lawyer, Michael Bagley, highlighted that his client was a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, having been molested at the age of six. Bagley suggested that there is often a link between early abuse and later offending behavior. He expressed remorse on Turner’s behalf, stating, “He knows he has a problem and he, through me, apologizes to his victim.” The lawyer also described Turner as a socially isolated man with a history of anti-social behavior, which he characterized as “childish.”

Judge Robert Trevor-Jones acknowledged the seriousness of the case, emphasizing the distress caused to the victim and the intrusive nature of the offense. He described Turner’s fetish for female underwear as a “long-standing, deep-rooted problem.” The judge sentenced Turner to 10 months in prison, but this sentence was suspended for two years, meaning Turner would not serve time unless he committed further offenses during that period. Additionally, Turner was ordered to participate in a sex offenders’ program and undertake up to 20 days of rehabilitation activities. He was also handed a new ten-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order and a five-year restraining order to protect the victim from further contact.

This case underscores the ongoing challenges faced by the justice system in dealing with repeat offenders of sexual misconduct, especially those with a history of serious offenses. It also highlights the importance of community vigilance and the courage of victims in confronting such behavior.