Athian Majak, a Canterbury sex offender who preyed upon and attacked multiple women and girls in Canterbury has been incarcerated.
In June 2024, Athian Majak pursued four women and girls in the St Stephen’s vicinity of the city. The man endeavoured to touch or seize the victims, but in certain instances, he was dissuaded when they yelled at him.
On Wednesday, June 12, two cops were patrolling the neighbourhood when they observed a man trailing a woman. The individual conformed to the offender’s description provided by victims in prior reports from earlier that month, prompting officers to swiftly apprehend him, Athian Majak.
During the investigation, detectives determined that the arrested man, Athian Majak, was the offender for four incidents in June, as well as additional offences in December 2023.
Charges including indecent exposure, sexual touching, and attempted sexual touching were authorised against Athian Majak, of Downs Road, Canterbury, which he admitted at court.
At Canterbury Crown Court the 20-year-old admitted all nine offences and was given a three-year custodial sentence in a youth offenders’ institute on Friday 18 October 2024.
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 Athian 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.’
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