A sexual predator who followed women and girls around streets before attempting to touch and grab them has been jailed.

Athian Majak groped females as they were trying to go about their day in the St Stephen’s area of Canterbury.

In June 2024, four women and girls were followed by a man in the city.

He attempted to touch or grab his victims and in some cases was deterred when they shouted at him.

Two officers patrolling the area on June 12 spotted a man following a woman and matched the description of the offender given by victims in previous reports.

He was arrested and detectives determined the man, Majak, was the suspect for four incidents in June, as well as additional offences in December.

Charges including indecent exposure, sexual touching, and attempted sexual touching were authorised against Majak, of Downs Road, Canterbury.

“Athian Majak openly committed criminal acts against women and girls in public, while they were just trying to go about their day…”

The 20-year-old admitted all nine offences at Canterbury Crown Court and was given a three-year custodial sentence in a youth offenders’ institute on Friday.

Investigating officer Detective Constable Kieran Kemp said: “Athian Majak openly committed criminal acts against women and girls in public, while they were just trying to go about their day.

“They had not permitted him to approach them and do what he did.

“His behaviour was predatory towards women and officers immediately recognised the importance of identifying him.

“The investigation saw officers scrutinising CCTV footage, working with victims and witnesses to gather evidence to ensure that Majak was found and brought before the courts.

“Tackling violence against women and girls is one of the top priorities for Kent Police and we work hard to ensure our police response is suitable for that of the victims’ needs.

“We also carry out a range of initiatives such as walk and talk events with members of the public and regular nighttime patrols to spot the signs of predatory behaviour.”

Further information about Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) can be found on Kent Police’s advice and information pages.

If you have been a victim of violence and wish to report it, use its online reporting service but always call 999 in an emergency.

If you, or someone you know, has been the victim of rape, sexual assault, or another sexual offence, help and support is available on its advice pages.

You can anonymously report non-recent, non-urgent incidents using its online reporting service.