Scout Leader Who Worked At School 'Performed Sex Act' In Front Of Girls

A school caretaker and scout leader, who exposed himself to two sixteen year-old girls as they walked home late at night, has received a suspended prison sentence.

Timothy Klesel, 50, of Staines Road, Feltham, performed a sex act on himself in full view of the teenagers at 11.35pm.

Police then discovered he had been committing similar offences since the start of the year.

He pleaded guilty at Kingston-upon-Thames Crown Court to two counts of outraging public decency and received a two-year suspended sentence.

He must also perform 70 hours community service work and is now subject to a five-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

Klesel was first arrested by Richmond police on October 19, last year.

Two 16 year-old girls were on their way home after being out with friends and as they approached the church near Old Farm Road, Hampton they saw Klesel performing a sex act in the street.

One of the teenagers called police from her mobile phone and officers immediately attended and took the girls on a drive around in the area to see if they could find the suspect.

Klesel was seen by the two girls at the end of Oak Avenue, Hampton and he was arrested.

Following enquiries and statements by one of the girls it transpired he had committed similar offences in Hampton between January and October.

Detective Chief Inspector Barry Smith from Richmond and Twickenham CID, said: "Klesel's behaviour has clearly caused distress and alarm to two sixteen year-old girls.

“Local officers were alerted by the victims and we responded quickly, subsequently arresting Klesel.


"An effective and comprehensive investigation has reduced the risk to future victims.

“This result clearly sends out a message that this behaviour will not be accepted in Richmond and we are committed to bring criminals to justice."