A 35-year-old man from Islington has pleaded guilty to multiple voyeurism offences after police uncovered extensive footage and photographs taken inside people's homes over a six-year period.
Arrest followed proactive patrols and body-worn camera evidence
The defendant, identified in court as Anthony Durkan, admitted to 19 counts of voyeurism at Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court and later pleaded guilty to a further seven incidents, bringing the total to 26 offences. Officers say the incidents occurred between January 2020 and March 2026.
Footage released by the Metropolitan Police shows Durkan approaching properties in Islington at night, wearing dark clothing and peering through windows while holding a phone. Police body-worn camera footage captured the arrest when officers identified and detained him during a proactive patrol in the area.
Scale of material found on the suspect's phone
During a police interview, detectives discovered a concealed folder on the phone containing a large volume of material. The items found were characterised by officers as images and videos recorded without the knowledge or consent of those filmed.
| Item | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Video files | 162 |
| Photographs | 99 |
| Confirmed voyeurism offences | 26 |
How the investigation began and local impact
Detectives launched inquiries after two women in north London reported separate episodes of being filmed through their windows. In one case, a neighbour’s doorbell camera captured a man approaching an address in the early hours, standing on tiptoe to peer inside before apparently recording. In another incident in March 2026, a resident confronted a man she saw filming through her window; CCTV then showed the suspect fleeing the scene.
Police described the conduct as “predatory behaviour”.
While court proceedings will determine the final sentence and any further details, the case has raised concerns among residents about privacy and safety in the borough. The offences involved people in their own homes — a factor that typically heightens community alarm and police priority.
Practical advice for residents
Local residents who are worried or who believe they may have been recorded without consent should consider the following steps:
- Report the incident to the Metropolitan Police as soon as possible — provide any footage from doorbell cameras or CCTV.
- Preserve and back up any recordings and note the time and date of occurrences.
- Tell neighbours if you feel safe to do so — they may hold additional evidence or be at risk themselves.
Officers in Islington have emphasised that proactive patrols and liaison with communities help identify and apprehend suspects in cases of covert recording. The matter remains a reminder of the importance of reporting suspicious activity and of the role of household security cameras in providing evidence.
