Record number of prosecutions against stalkers who ‘devastate lives of victims’
Norfolk has seen a record number of stalking prosecutions but campaigners say the true number of victims is much higher.
Crime Correspondent
Simon is a crime correspondent based in Norwich and covers Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.
Simon is a crime correspondent based in Norwich and covers Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.
Norfolk has seen a record number of stalking prosecutions but campaigners say the true number of victims is much higher.
Mindaugas Vitas repeatedly targeted stores in Great Yarmouth despite being banned.
Eli Kirkpatrick was arrested after it emerged he was banned from contact with the woman he fell into the River Wensum with.
The 38-year-old from Great Yarmouth is accused of intentionally strangulation, controlling behaviour and assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
The theft of an expensive cashmere sweater from a Norfolk store has seen a prolific shoplifter put behind bars.
The 36-year-old, who denies sexual assault, appeared in court for breaking bail following reports of a man exposing himself in Norwich city centre.
The elderly defendant could barely be seen above the dock and struggled to hear proceedings during a hearing at Norwich Magistrates' Court.
Alex Clements, from Dereham, was convicted of intent to supply and being concerned in the supply of cannabis.
Magistrates spared Jordan Spauls prison time despite him being three times over drug drive limit and breaching a previous suspended sentence.
The 32-year-old from Old Catton is accused of stalking and breaching a restraining order by sending fast food to the woman's address.
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