'Predator' filmed girls getting changed under door of leisure centre cubicle

A man has been sentenced for filming four young girls getting changed at a leisure centre. Ian Tabron, 40, of Top Road, Frodsham, Cheshire, held a mobile phone under the door of a cubicle at Halton Leisure Centre in Widnes on Tuesday, May 19.

After using the swimming pool, the girls went into a changing cubicle. While inside, they noticed a hand reaching under the door holding a phone which appeared to be recording them. The children notified their friends and the man started to walk away. He was confronted by staff but quickly made off from the scene. A member of staff took a photograph of him before he fled.

Following CCTV enquiries, officers identified Tabron and he was swiftly arrested and charged with voyeurism. He admitted a single charge of voyeurism at Warrington Magistrates Court and was sentenced to four months in prison, suspended for a year. He was also ordered to sign the Sex Offenders Register for seven years.

Police described Tabron's behaviour as unacceptable and predatory. Detective Sergeant Chris Murphy commended the children's response, stating: "I'd like to commend the children involved in this incident for recognising this incredibly concerning behaviour and raising these concerns with a member of staff. Their quick-thinking allowed our officers to swiftly arrest and apprehend a man who clearly poses a significant risk to children."

Murphy continued: "Tabron knew what he was doing was unacceptable and predatory but this didn't stop him from violating the privacy and safety of four innocent children. I can only hope he learns from this incident knowing that our officers will stop at nothing to ensure those that pose a danger to children are arrested, charged and put before the courts."