Stefan Sippola, 45, was convicted of outraging public decency after masturbating in a children’s park in Lewisham on May 25 last year. The incident occurred in full view of the public and led to his guilty plea at Bromley Magistrates’ Court on April 1.
Last Thursday (May 21), Sippola, who lives on Needleman Street in Bermondsey, avoided a jail sentence but was given a community order.
The community order will last until May 20, 2027, and requires Sippola to complete 150 hours of unpaid work as part of his punishment.
In addition to the community order, he was ordered to pay £250 in compensation to the victim, £400 in prosecution costs, and a £114 victim surcharge.
The case has raised concerns about safety and decency in public spaces, especially in areas frequented by children.
Originally published by UKNIP.
