Kitchen Porter Exposed Himself to Schoolgirls – Avoids Jail
Edwin Granados-Ramos, 47, terrorised young schoolgirls by repeatedly masturbating in front of them in Burgess Park, Southwark. Despite six separate incidents between November and June, the kitchen porter has dodged prison.
Disturbing Crimes Caught After Terrified Teen Calls 999
The sick pattern ended when a 14-year-old girl bravely dialled 999, reporting a man with no trousers exposing himself. Police quickly swooped, arresting Granados-Ramos in the park. The girl later identified him at a police lineup.
Investigations revealed a 16-year-old was also targeted on five separate occasions. Shockingly, Granados-Ramos even exposed himself to an off-duty police officer jogging nearby.
Background and Court Drama
Granados-Ramos, homeless and originally from El Salvador, pleaded guilty to seven counts of exposure. He told the court he came to the UK three years ago after his wife was murdered by a gang, hoping for a fresh start. But life hit hard, seeing him working as a kitchen porter.
His defence barrister, Sam Giffin, begged the judge to show leniency, citing his client’s mental health struggles and desire to improve through work and study.
Judge Suspends Sentence Despite Victims’ Trauma
“I dare say those young women who have to suffer him targeting them when they walked to school would far rather I keep them safe by sending him to prison for as long as I can.” – Judge Noel Lucas KC
Yet Judge Noel Lucas handed Granados-Ramos a 17-and-a-half month prison sentence – suspended for two years. The sicko must complete 200 hours unpaid work, a sex offender rehab course, wear an electronic tag, and stay out of Burgess Park for five years.
Prosecutor Archie Manby highlighted how one victim changed her route but still faced Granados-Ramos, suggesting he was targeting them. However, defence argued the acts were opportunistic, not planned.
Despite the horror, Granados-Ramos walked free – for now.
