Accused Bay Run flasher had muzzle, rope, balaclava at home: Police

THE alleged Sydney sex pest who police say terrorised six women in 17 days on a popular running route has been refused bail.

A FATHER-to-be accused of flashing women jogging on Sydney’s Bay Run has been refused bail over fears he would not be able to control his urges if released.

Andrew James Grant, 28, appeared via video link in Sydney’s Central Local Court on Friday when magistrate Les Mabbett was told police found a bag at his home containing rope, a balaclava and a muzzle.

Grant, who lives with his partner who’s expecting a baby in July, is charged with a string of offences, including stalking, relating to six women over 17 days.

Earlier this week, police told a court they feared his behaviour had been escalating ahead of his arrest.

His behaviour was described as “unpredictable and brazen” by police, voiced concerns about the prospect of further offending if he were released.

Grant, who lives with his partner, who’s expecting a baby in July, is facing 10 charges, including five of stalking and two counts of assault with an act of indecency, dating from January 30.

Six female victims were approached between late January and mid-February, with police saying some incidents happened as early as 7.30am while others occurred at 10pm.

Mr Grant is accused of stalking one victim at 3.30pm before targeting her again three hours later. Police say Mr Grant, who lives with his pregnant partner, assaulted one victim before exposing himself to her.

In a separate attack, he allegedly tried to kiss one of the women.

The case was adjourned to March 23.

The popular Sydney Bay Run. Picture: John Appleyard

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