A MAN who persistently harassed women with sexual and offensive remarks has been recalled to prison.

Jamie Lee Parsons, of Lewes Road in Brighton, pleaded guilty to causing a public nuisance on March 1, and was given an eight-month jail sentence.

But the 32-year-old was released having already served his time in custody awaiting trial.

On March 4, police received a report from a woman in Lewes Road of a man, matching Parson’s description, making aggressive threats to members of the public.

Police launched an investigation to confirm the suspect was Parsons and, over the next two days, officers received two more reports of harassment and treats towards women in Lewes Road.

Sussex Police also received reports of harassment and threats towards staff at Parsons’ residency in Stanley Court in Lewes Road.

At midnight on March 10, officers on Lewes Road were flagged down by a member of the public, who reported a woman being harassed by a man who had left the scene.

The victim was supported by officers and her description of the man also matched that of Parsons.

He was arrested on March 11 in relation to all four offences and taken back to prison for breaching the terms of his licence.

Parsons will serve out the remaining three months of his sentence.

Superintendent Adele Tucknott, Sussex Police’s force lead for violence against women and girls, said: “Jamie Parsons is an infamous presence around the Lewes Road area, particularly to women, well-known for his vile, threatening comments and behaviour.

“As soon as we became aware of reports that a man we believed to be Parsons was once again harassing women in the city, we proactively took steps to launch an investigation and bring him into custody.

“I believe there are other victims of Parsons that we don’t yet know about, and I would encourage anybody to report their concerns to us either online or by calling 101. As ever, call 999 in an emergency.

“Violence against women and girls is a societal issue, and as a force we take offences such as these – the insidious behaviour that makes women feel threatened and uncomfortable – incredibly seriously.