Ms Martin told the Standard: “Although the police were incredibly kind, the reaction was as bad as what that creepy man did to me – young women are not protected by the law when they ask for help. 

“I think women in general are told to brush off something like having a pervy photo taken of you because it’s not a massive deal, but it’s harassment and it’s happening all the time. 

“Loads of women have messaged me since I launched the petition, telling me the same thing has happened to them, or they have had pictures taken down their shirts, and no one really knows what to do – and nor do the police.”