Ali Djedi

Ali Djedi, a 31-year-old man now residing in Leeds, has admitted to committing acts of exposure and sexual assault in central Watford. The incidents occurred on 30 October 2022 in Beechen Grove, a busy area of the town.

According to court documents presented at St Albans Magistrates’ Court, Djedi intentionally exposed his genitals with the intent that someone would see them and be caused alarm or distress. Additionally, he is charged with sexual assault, specifically for intentionally touching a woman aged 16 or older in a sexual manner without her consent and without any reasonable belief that she was consenting. These admissions were made during his appearance on 4 September 2024, where he indicated a guilty plea to both offences.

Djedi, originally from the Watford area at the time of the offences, was granted bail with conditions pending his sentencing hearing at St Albans Crown Court on 26 September 2024. The case highlights ongoing concerns about public sexual offences in urban centres, with Hertfordshire Constabulary involved in the investigation.

The prosecuting authority, Hertfordshire Constabulary, detailed the charges based on witness statements and evidence gathered from the scene. No further details on the victim's identity have been released to protect her privacy, in line with standard procedures for sexual offence cases.