A serial canal-side sexual predator targeted three lone women during eight days last month.
Ali Sadek, 26, prowled the Regent's Canal, Camden, north London, hunting for victims.
He pleaded guilty at Highbury Corner Magistrates Court to three counts of indecent exposure; two counts of sexual assault and one count of possession of cannabis.
The offences occurred between June 5 and June 13, with Sadek usually exposing himself to the woman before sexually assaulting them by touching.
He was remanded in custody to be sentenced at Wood Green Crown Court on a date to be fixed.
The offences took place between St Mark’s Church and The Pirate Castle, a canal-side community centre.
The incidents were quickly linked by police and an investigation launched by officers from Central North CID.
All three victims were able to provide detailed statements and officers carried out urgent forensic work, as well as significant CCTV inquiries.
The CCTV trawl identified the suspect and Sadek was arrested after he was recognised by officers on proactive patrol in the area.
Following a search he was found to be in possession of an amount of cannabis.
Detective Sergeant Natalie O’Farrell said: “Sadek lacked any remorse for his depraved actions, smirking throughout his ‘no comment’ interview.
“His victims have been left incredibly shaken by these incidents and fearful of going out alone.
“We can only be grateful that he pleaded guilty, sparing them added distress.
“I have no doubt that his offending would have continued had he not been caught and suspect he may well have committed other offences.
As such I would appeal to any further victims to come forward by calling 101, quoting Op Chino.”
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