Man jailed for filming women through windows in north London

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 31 Oct, 11:30 · Archive

Anthony Durkan was sentenced to four years in prison for 26 voyeurism offences committed in Islington.

Anthony Durkan, aged 35, of Corporation Street in Islington, was sentenced to four years in prison at Snaresbrook Crown Court on Wednesday after pleading guilty to 26 voyeurism offences. He filmed women through their windows in their homes, some in various states of undress, across Islington between January 2020 and March 2026.

The investigation began after two women reported being filmed through their windows during the early hours of the morning. One woman was alerted by her neighbour, who witnessed a man dressed in black and wearing a balaclava holding his mobile phone up to windows and recording inside. Another woman spotted a man recording her through her window, confronted him, and he fled; the incident was captured on a security camera.

Police reviewed CCTV and doorbell footage and began targeted patrols in the area. Durkan was arrested in March 2026 after being caught in the act during one of these patrols. Officers who searched his home seized five mobile devices and a small camera, discovering a total of 99 images and 162 videos. Detective Chief Inspector Gemma Alger said: 'Many victims had no idea they were being watched and filmed' and praised officers for proactive work that stopped further offences.

How it is being reported

• Serial voyeur jailed after 'calculated campaign' against women in their north London homesAnthony Durkan has been jailed for four years after pleading guilty to 26 voyeurism chargesEvening Standard · 31 Oct, 10:56
• Man jailed after filming women through their windows in 'calculated' operationsAnthony Durkan, from Islington, has been jailed after being caught filming women through their windows in a campaign of voyeurism.This Is Local London · 31 Oct, 09:29

In this story: Anthony Durkan · Islington · Snaresbrook Crown Court · Gemma Alger

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