In 2026, the Offender Database recorded that Goherali Damani, 60, of Pilgrim Close, Morden, was jailed for one year for repeatedly breaching a court order designed to protect the public. On 4 March 2026, the defendant appeared at Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court where he was sentenced for his flagrant disregard of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO). It was reported that Damani, a serial sex offender, was caught violating the strict travel restrictions placed on him following previous attacks on schoolgirls.
The investigation established that Damani was originally convicted in 2023 for the sexual assault of schoolgirls as young as 12. The Metropolitan Police reported that he also had a history of exposing himself to women and children on buses throughout South London. The prosecution reported that as a result of those crimes, Damani was banned from sitting next to unknown females on public transport and was required to use only an Oyster card registered in his own name to allow police to track his movements.
Judicial Findings and Investigative Detail
The court reported that Damani intentionally bypassed the safeguards meant to curb his predatory behaviour. Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court heard how on 18 November 2025, Damani was spotted on a 155 bus in Lambeth. The investigation established that not only had he failed to tap in with his registered card, but he had also sat directly next to an unknown woman in clear defiance of his SHPO. Detectives proved that this was not an accidental oversight but a deliberate attempt to evade monitoring.
The Magistrates noted that Damani’s actions demonstrated a complete lack of respect for the law and the safety of the public. For his actions in Lambeth, he was handed an immediate custodial sentence. The judge noted that because Damani continued to seek out proximity to lone women on public transport despite his history of molesting children, only a period of imprisonment was suitable to address the risk he poses to the community.
Status and Statutory Requirements
For the crimes reported in England, the status of Goherali Damani is as follows:
- Custodial Sentence: One year in prison (2026).
- SHPO Status: The Sexual Harm Prevention Order remains in effect with lifelong notification requirements.
- Travel Restrictions: Banned from sitting next to unknown females and must use a registered Oyster card.
- Judicial Oversight: Sentenced at Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court following a Metropolitan Police investigation.
- Criminal Record: Multiple counts of sexual assault on a child; Indecent exposure; Breach of SHPO.
- Origin: Pilgrim Close, Morden, South West London.
Monitoring and Public Protection
Damani is managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) by the police and the National Probation Service in Morden. Due to his history of targeting children on the transport network, his management is subject to high-level scrutiny. Authorities state that his latest imprisonment serves as a necessary intervention, and upon his release, his movements across South London will be strictly monitored through digital audits of his travel records and proactive police patrols.
As a member of the Sex Offenders Register, Damani must comply with all notification requirements for life. Authorities state that his history of molesting schoolchildren in London necessitates permanent vigilance. Any future attempt to sit near women on buses, use unregistered travel cards, or engage in inappropriate behaviour in Morden, Lambeth, or elsewhere will result in immediate arrest and a return to the court system for further incarceration.
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