Man jailed for indecent exposures in Endcliffe Park in Sheffield
He was handed a two year eight month sentence
Last updated 24th Dec 2025
A 64-year-old man has been jailed for over two years for exposing himself to strangers in Sheffield’s Endcliffe Park.
Ian Develin, of Rowan Road in Eckington, was handed two years and eight months in prison at Sheffield Crown Court yesterday (December 23).
Develin admitted to six counts of indecent exposure between November 2024 and July 2025, one count of outraging public decency, and one count of using threatening abusive insulting words or behaviour to cause harassment, alarm, or distress.
South Yorkshire Police launched a dedicated investigation into reports of indecent exposure offences in Endcliffe Park after repeated incidents.
The operation involved house-to-house enquiries, issuing E-fit appeals, installing covert CCTV equipment, and conducting uniformed and plain-clothes patrols.
Officers also briefed park rangers to support the investigation.
In August 2025, a further report from a victim included a partial registration plate of a car used by the suspect to flee the area.
Officers worked with council CCTV operators to locate the vehicle in Nether Edge and arrested Develin.
Following the arrest, police contacted victims of previous offences to assist in identification.
Ellie Davies, of South Yorkshire Police, said:
“Endcliffe Park is one of the most popular parks in our city and attracts families, runners, walkers, and cyclists in large numbers."
“Develin's vile offending left the local community, and those who know and love this park, shocked and disgusted.
"I am proud of the team effort that went into bringing him to justice, and would like to thank the victims of his unacceptable behaviour for supporting the investigation.
“My colleagues and I will not tolerate violence against women and girls in our communities, and I hope this result demonstrates the lengths we are prepared to go to in order to keep our local area safe for everybody to enjoy.”