Man sentenced after admitting stalking woman
A man has been given a 20-month suspended prison sentence after admitting stalking a woman.
Simon Anteney, 35, from Yarnbrook Gardens in Trowbridge, was sentenced at Bournemouth Crown Court on Monday after pleading guilty in November last year.
Wiltshire Police said Anteney sent the woman messages and gifts, and visited her home and work. He also contacted her family and set up false email accounts to continue messaging.
He was also given a five-year restraining order, and ordered to carry out 150 hours of unpaid work, and 20 days of rehabilitation.
Local criminal investigator Dawson said "I commend the victim in this case for their bravery in coming forward and her strength throughout our investigation.
"Stalking is a crime which has a profound effect on those experiencing it.
"This is something Wiltshire Police take seriously and we will respond robustly to reports of fixated, obsessive, unwanted and repeated behaviour which intrusively impacts upon people's lives," they added.
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