JACK GRIFFITHS FROM RAYLEIGH BANNED FROM APPROACHING WOMEN AFTER FLASHING INCIDENTS

In May 2018, a man from Rayleigh was subjected to a court order following his conviction for indecent exposure and voyeurism. Jack Griffiths, who resides on Warwick Gardens in Rayleigh, was arrested on March 3 after multiple women reported being flashed by a man in a vehicle. The reports detailed disturbing incidents where Griffiths, operating a car, would expose himself to unsuspecting women in public spaces.

One particularly alarming incident involved Griffiths approaching a woman walking along the street, asking her for directions. When she responded and moved closer to his vehicle to assist, he shockingly exposed his genitals to her. Such behavior caused significant concern among the local community and prompted police action.

Essex Police’s antisocial behaviour officer, Bob Fort, along with the Castle Point and Rochford Community Policing Team, collaborated with the Crown Prosecution Service to bring Griffiths before the courts. The case was taken seriously given the nature of the offences and the potential risk posed to women in the area.

On May 16, Griffiths appeared at Southend Magistrates’ Court, where he faced three counts of exposure. He did not contest the charges and pleaded guilty to all three. Recognizing the seriousness of his actions, the court imposed a three-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) on him. While CBOs are typically used to address nuisance or disorderly conduct, in this case, the order was specifically designed to protect women from further encounters with Griffiths.

The court’s order explicitly states that Griffiths is prohibited from approaching any lone women or girls in public places while he is alone in a vehicle. Additionally, he is required to provide Essex Police with details of any vehicles he drives. The court also mandated that Griffiths complete 200 hours of unpaid community service, pay £620 in compensation and associated costs, and register as a sex offender for a period of three years. These measures aim to prevent any recurrence of his inappropriate behaviour and to safeguard the community from future incidents.