A CELEB osteopath parked outside university halls with a telescope and camera to perv on female students undressing.
Torben Hersborg wore a balaclava to hide his face and lay in the back of his Lexus to spy on the women in King’s Cross, London.
Torben Hersborg, pictured with Mads Mikkelsen, spied on female students[/caption]
The 63-year-old, whose celeb clients included Fearne Cotton and actress Anna Friel, was also spotted crawling around in the vehicle while peeking through the window.
Hersborg was caught by police wearing black gloves and had black plastic bags lining the seats.
When asked what he was doing, Hersborg claimed he had gone for drinks but felt like he was going to “pass out” on the way home so pulled over.
But officers discovered a battery in his pocket and a camera and telescope in his car.
Recovered images showed a woman in just a T-shirt, a different female sitting in her bedroom and another “seemingly getting dressed”.
A search was carried out at Hersborg’s home and a large quantity of digital devices was seized.
He gave no comment in his police interview, except to say he was “sorry for the whole situation”.
The osteopath has pleaded guilty to three charges of observing a person doing a private act “for the purpose of obtaining sexual gratification”.
The offences took place on December 10, 14 and 21 last year.
Varinder Hayre, prosecuting, said: “On December 21 at about 9pm, a member of the public reported that a male in a car has been taking photographs and videos of students in university students’ accommodation.
“The member of the public also said he has seen the male in the car about four years ago.”
The bystander also called police on December 10 and 14 but officers did not attend, the court heard.
Hersborg is the director of the Central London Osteopathy and Sports Clinic in Old Street.
His social media included video of a treatment session with Strictly star Viscountess Emma Weymouth, as well as photos with Oscar-winning actor Mark Rylance and Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood.
Hersborg has also worked with Italian Serie A football team Brescia and the Danish Tennis Federation.
Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court was told a further police investigation into Hersborg is ongoing but at least 50 videos are yet to be examined.
Officers fear the three charges he admitted could just be the “tip of the iceberg”.
Judge Lorraine McDonagh committed the case to Snaresbrook Crown Court for sentencing.
She said: “What’s quite troubling is this was quite clearly a halls of residence.
“It’s suggested that this has been taking place for some time, although I appreciate there are only three offences before the court.”
Hersborg has suspended from practising as an Osteopath by the General Osteopathic Council.
Hersborg with US boxer Tim Witherspoon[/caption]
