A 33-year-old man has admitted to stalking a teenage girl who was repeatedly approached while waiting for a bus to college. Dariusz Sicinski, from Cheltenham, appeared at Swindon Magistrates’ Court last Wednesday and pleaded guilty to stalking causing serious alarm and distress. He has been bailed pending sentencing on May 6.
Wiltshire Police reported that on October 7 last year, the victim, then 16 years old, contacted authorities after Sicinski repeatedly approached her at a bus stop in Wiltshire. Despite her clear requests to be left alone and telling him her age, Sicinski persisted, bringing gifts and asking her for a kiss.
In response, officers from Wiltshire Police’s Missing and Exploitation Unit (MEU) met with the victim and monitored the bus stop discreetly. The following morning, Sicinski arrived in his van and was arrested as he attempted to approach the girl once again.
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During his police interview, Sicinski stated, “When I went past, I saw her face, her hair and her body shape and I wanted to talk to her and meet her.” He was subsequently charged with stalking.
Detective Constable Niall Maidment from the MEU emphasized the seriousness of the case: “This was an escalating case of stalking involving a vulnerable young person, causing significant fear and distress. The victim acted bravely in reporting the matter, enabling officers to intervene quickly.”
He added, “Stalking and harassment, especially targeting young people, are treated with the utmost seriousness. We are committed to protecting victims and ensuring offenders are held accountable. Our dedicated unit focuses on preventing exploitation and safeguarding the community.”
Sicinski’s arrest highlights ongoing efforts by Wiltshire Police to address stalking and protect vulnerable individuals through specialist units like the MEU, which also tackles issues such as child exploitation, human trafficking, and missing persons.