Man jailed for voyeurism after officers on patrol caught him in the act

A man has been jailed after officers on patrol in Islington arrested a man for voyeurism following reports of a stranger filming through the windows of women’s homes in the Islington area.

Anthony Durkan, 35 (20.01.1990), of Corporation Street, Islington, was jailed at Snaresbrook Crown Court on Wednesday, 28 October for four years as the Met continues to prioritise the safety of women and girls.

He will also be subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

He pleaded guilty at Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, 26 March to seven voyeurism charges.

On Tuesday, 21 June he appeared at the same court where he pleaded guilty to 19 further charges of voyeurism, bringing his total number of offences to 26.

The result follows a thorough Met investigation launched after two women reported being filmed through the windows of their homes.

In response, officers swiftly analysed CCTV and doorbell footage and increased targeted patrols in the area in an effort to locate and apprehend the suspect. Those efforts led to Durkan being caught in the act and arrested during a proactive patrol in March 2026.

Further examination of devices seized following his arrest uncovered evidence of a series of additional voyeurism offences committed between January 2020 and March 2026.

Detective Chief Inspector Gemma Alger, whose team led the investigation, said:

“Durkan carried out a calculated and deeply intrusive campaign of offending, targeting women in what should have been the safety and privacy of their own homes. Many victims had no idea they were being watched and filmed.

“This investigation was driven by the determination of officers to act on reports from local women and identify the perpetrator. Through proactive patrols, officers were able to spot Durkan carrying out the same offending behaviour and arrest him before more women could be targeted.

“I would like to thank the victims for the courage they showed in coming forward and supporting this investigation. Their actions, alongside the proactive work of officers who identified and stopped Durkan's offending, have undoubtedly prevented further harm.”

The offending

In January 2026, a woman made a police report after a man had been repeatedly attending her home in Islington and filming through her windows during the early hours of the morning.

She had been alerted by her neighbour, who witnessed a man dressed entirely in black and wearing a balaclava walk towards the property. He was seen holding his mobile phone up to windows, seemingly recording inside, before walking away. These incidents were captured on the neighbour’s doorbell camera.

Weeks later, in March 2026, officers were called to another address in Islington after a woman reported that she had also spotted a man recording her through her window. She confronted the suspect, who fled immediately. This incident was also captured on a security camera.

The investigation

Officers reviewing footage from these two incidents quickly identified striking similarities. In each case, the suspect wore the same clothing, targeted women through windows during the early hours, and used his mobile phone to record without their knowledge. The locations were also within close proximity, leading detectives to believe the offences were linked.

As a result, officers increased targeted patrols in the area and on Wednesday, 25 March, the first night of this proactive activity, officers in an unmarked police car spotted a man matching the suspect’s description.

A plain‑clothed officer observed the man approach an address and carry out the same pattern of behaviour captured in earlier evidence. He was arrested moments later outside the property and identified as Anthony Durkan.

Durkan’s mobile phone was seized at the scene. A review of his mobile phone uncovered a hidden gallery containing hundreds of images and videos of women. There is no evidence any of the women were aware they were being recorded.

A search of Durkan’s home address led officers to seize five additional mobile devices and a small camera for further examination.

The women who initially reported the voyeurism offences, as well as an additional victim identified through analysis of Durkan’s devices, continue to receive dedicated support from specially trained officers.

Appeal

Examination of Durkan’s seized devices uncovered extensive evidence of further voyeurism offences, prompting detectives to review historic crime reports where no suspect had been identified and all viable lines of enquiry exhausted. This led to Durkan being linked to offences dating back to January 2020.

Officers found 99 images and 162 videos on the devices and are still establishing how many different women they relate to.

Despite Durkan's conviction and sentencing, the investigation remains active and officers are continuing to appeal for anyone who believes they may have been affected to come forward.

Officers are particularly keen to hear from women in Islington and north London between January 2020 and March 2026 who may have noticed unusual activity around their home, especially late at night or in the early hours of the morning.

Members of the public are also asked to report suspicious behaviour to the police, such as someone lingering near residential properties and looking or filming through windows. Footage captured on doorbell or CCTV cameras could prove vital to any investigation.

The investigation team can be contacted directly via the following e-mail OpParinga@met.police.uk. Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.