A PEEPING TOM who spied on women in their bathrooms is facing jail. Paul Spencely, 22, was told by a judge that prison was "almost inevitable" and that he was a risk to the public.

Spencely pleaded guilty to four charges of indecent assault and two of voyeurism and asked for another nine similar offences to be considered.

The offences committed in Canterbury and Faversham involved him getting sexual gratification out of watching women in their bathrooms.

Eleanor Laws, defending, told Canterbury Crown Court that they were "a genuine call for help".

The charges relate to events between January, 2004, and 2005 and involve indecent assaults on three women and a man. Spencely, of Whitstable Road, Faversham, was remanded in custody until July 22 pending probation and psychiatric reports. He has a previous conviction for indecent exposure dating back to November, 2003.

The charges of voyeurism, under the 2003 Sexual Offences Act, relate to two incidents on June 18, 2004, and January 19, 2005.

Ms Laws said: "He is aware that he has committed serious offences which will cause the court the gravest concern and there is potential for real danger in the future."

Judge Timothy Nash added: "That is the most worrying aspect."

He told Spencely: "It is a sad position you find yourself in, facing a significant prison sentence.

"There is a real danger that you will commit even more serious offences. I have a public duty to perform, and part of that is to protect the public from you."