Stavros Theodoulou 59

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A man who sexually assaulted three teenage girls and two women has been jailed.

Stavros Theodoulou made sexual remarks to all of the victims, who were all known to him, as well as touching them repeatedly.

The matters came to light when one of the women came forward to report the abuse in 2023. A number of other people then also reported similar experiences with Theodoulou.

In a victim impact statement, one of the women said:

“It has made me wonder how many other women have been subjected to his abuse like I was and how long it has been going on for.

“Because of what I have been through I also find I have struggled to make friendships at work and in my personal life. This is not a true reflection of the real me.

“I find myself having flashbacks of the assaults and it has deeply impacted my ability to go about my life normally. The whole situation impacted me mentally and emotionally and I feel I will be affected by this for a long time.

“A man like Theodoulou is dangerous and unpredictable working in society. I hope once and for all people will know exactly who he is so that people are protected from him in future and that no one else ever falls victim to him.

"I wouldn’t wish what I went through upon anyone. It pains me every day and I have to live with the ongoing trauma he has caused me.”

Theodoulou was arrested and subsequently charged with five counts of sexual assault as well as three charges of possessing a firearm without a certificate after officers found the items at his house when they went to arrest him.

The 59-year-old, of Hilcote Lane, Alfreton, admitted the charges and appeared at Derby Crown Court for sentence on Friday 9 January where he was jailed for 30 months. He was also handed an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

Detective Constable Leonie Hitchmough, who led the investigation, said:

“I’d like to commend these women for their bravery in coming forward and reporting these offences by Theodoulou.

“His actions have understandably had a major impact on them all and will continue to do so for some time to come.

“I have no doubt that he would have continued to offend had he not been brought to justice for these offences so I am incredibly grateful to all those who came forward to report him.

“I’d like to encourage anyone else who is experiencing something similar to please come forward and speak to us. We will listen without judgement and support you throughout."