Cairns crime: Ian Richard Duncan sentenced for filming up women’s skirts

A man who used an umbrella to secretly record up the skirts of young women at Cairns Central has been sentenced in court.

Ian Duncan leaves Cairns Magistrates Court after the first mention of his matters on Thursday.

A man who “upskirted” women with a camera on the end of his umbrella has been sentenced to prison.

Ian Richard Duncan, 51, filmed up young women’s skirts on the weekend of January 14-15 at Cairns Central.

Magistrate Megan Power sentenced him to three months in prison on Monday with a parole eligibility date of October 16 and a 30-month parole period.

He was found guilty on 14 charges in Cairns Magistrates Court.

Ian Duncan leaves Cairns Magistrates Court earlier this year. He was sentenced to three months in prison.

He was charged with 14 counts of making observations or recordings in breach of privacy – genital or anal region.

At the time Cairns Central centre manager Christie-Lee Jackson confirmed the seriousness of the issue.

“We’re currently investigating the alleged incident with local authorities,” she said.

“As always, the safety and wellbeing of our customers, retailers and staff is our top priority.”

Mr Duncan was taken into custody, charged and released on bail ahead of sentencing.

Originally published as Cairns crime: Ian Richard Duncan sentenced for filming up women’s skirts