What started as a routine call about a suspicious car led police to uncover one of the most disturbing voyeurism cases in recent UK memory—one involving a man trusted by celebrities, athletes, and the public alike.
Torben Stig Hersborg, a well-known osteopath with a glittering client list, has now been jailed for over three years after secretly filming thousands of women over more than a decade.
Hidden Cameras, Plastic Bags, and a Dark Lexus
Hersborg, a 64-year-old Danish man living in Tower Hamlets, first came to the police’s attention last December.
A concerned citizen noticed a vehicle parked near a university residence in Islington and flagged it.
When officers arrived, they found Hersborg sitting in the back seat of a dark Lexus, wearing black gloves.
The seats were covered in plastic bags, and a video camera—taped up and aimed at the building—sat in plain sight.
A Horrifying Digital Trail
Detectives quickly arrested him and searched the vehicle, recovering SD cards, a hard drive, a recording device, and even a telescope.
What they discovered next was shocking: thousands of images and videos stored across his devices, showing women being secretly filmed in various settings—at his Old Street clinic, on beaches, walking along footpaths, standing at bus stops, using the Tube, and even inside their own homes.
Victims Filmed Without Ever Knowing
Prosecutors said the sheer number of women filmed topped 2,000.
Many videos showed women in extremely vulnerable moments—undressing, in the bathroom, and in two disturbing clips, engaging in sexual activity, all without their consent or knowledge.
None of the women could be identified, and no statements could be gathered, but that didn’t stop prosecutors from pursuing charges.
A Digital Evidence-Led Case That Left No Doubt
The Crown Prosecution Service and Metropolitan Police built their case around digital evidence alone.
The pattern was clear: for over 12 years, Hersborg used hidden cameras to film intimate moments.
The material consistently focused on women’s bodies, particularly when they were unaware or in private settings.
It was enough to secure charges and a guilty plea.
More Charges After Deep Dive into His Devices
Hersborg first admitted to three counts of voyeurism in December 2024.
But after a more thorough review of his devices, five more charges followed in January 2025—bringing the total to eight. He pleaded guilty to all of them.
From Healing Joints to Betraying Trust
Hersborg wasn’t just a random creep—he was a trusted medical professional.
His work as an osteopath involved treating joint and muscle pain, and he counted numerous celebrities among his clients.
These included tennis star Caroline Wozniacki, actress Anna Friel, Fearne Cotton, Viscountess Emma Weymouth from Strictly Come Dancing, musician Beverley Knight, Rolling Stones’ Ronnie Wood, and even the YouTube-famous Sidemen during one of their football events.
Ties to Danish Celebrity Circle
It turns out Hersborg was also a childhood friend of Danish actor Mads Mikkelsen.
His charm and status gave him access to an elite world—but behind the scenes, he was exploiting it in the worst possible way.
Prosecutors Say His Offending Was Calculated and Predatory
Alex Weichselbaum, a senior crown prosecutor, described him as one of “London’s most prolific voyeurs.”
He said Hersborg’s actions were “meticulously planned,” involving secret camera setups and calculated attempts to capture women at their most private and vulnerable.
Whether filming patients during treatment or strangers at home, Hersborg was driven purely by sexual gratification.
Jail Sentence Reflects the Seriousness of His Abuse
On Monday, Hersborg was sentenced at Snaresbrook Crown Court to three years and five months in prison.
The judge and prosecutors emphasized not just the scale of the abuse, but the profound breach of trust—especially for women who believed they were safe, whether in a clinic or at home.