He was also ordered to carry out 55 rehabilitation activity days, 43 accredited sex offender program days and 60 hours of unpaid work.

Police said Dias exposed himself to a woman on Moor Road in Wath upon Dearne and performed a lewd act in front of two teenagers in the same area the following day.

A week later, Dias exposed himself to a woman on the Trans Pennine Trail in Dearne Valley and sexually assaulted her.

Police investigations later revealed that Dias had followed his victims for extended periods, either on foot or in his car, and waited until they were alone or isolated.

Detective Sergeant David Baker and DC Dawn Murray said: “Dias displayed dangerous and predatory behaviour.

“We want to congratulate the women and girls in this case for their bravery in reporting these heinous crimes to us.”

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