CORNWALL COURT CONDEMNS MARRIED MAN'S THREE-MONTH HARASSMENT CAMPAIGN
A man responsible for a lengthy harassment campaign, which involved sending hundreds of messages and taking photos of his victim's vehicle, has appeared before the court for sentencing.
Alistair Harper, aged 49 and residing at Hoe Court in Lancing, West Sussex, subjected his victim to three months of persistent harassment in Cornwall.
His actions included bombarding her and her family with unwanted letters, messages, phone calls, and even showing up uninvited at her residence in Bude.
Harper admitted to one count of harassment and was sentenced at Plymouth Crown Court.
The court was informed that Harper’s behavior became increasingly obsessive and caused shock to the victim, as he would linger in her local areas and ask strangers questions about her whereabouts.
From April 13 to July 26, 2023, Harper sent hundreds of texts and messages via social media, created group chats to disseminate information about her, and inquired about her visits to various locations, believing he was following her.
He also contacted her family members through letters and once entered her home uninvited with his wife, which led her to call the police out of fear.
In court, it was acknowledged that Harper showed remorse, had apologized, and was considered a low risk for reoffending.
His Honor Judge Robert Linford stated that Harper, who was in a relationship with the victim, continued to send her messages after it ended, which severely disrupted her life and left her feeling “completely freaked out.” Harper was given a conditional discharge for two years under what was described as “wholly exceptional” circumstances, accompanied by a five-year restraining order banning him from entering Bude or contacting the victim and her family.
He was also ordered to pay £1,000 in compensation.
Court Outcome
Conviction and Sentencing Details
Sentenced
Detected legal outcome
es, phone calls, and even showing up uninvited at her residence in Bude. Harper admitted to one count of harassment and was sentenced at Plymouth Crown Court. The court was informed that Harper's behavior became increasingly obsessive an...
Court order
two years
His Honor Judge Robert Linford stated that Harper, who was in a relationship with the victim, continued to send her messages after it ended, which severely disrupted her life and left her feeling "completely freaked out." Harper was given a conditional discharge for two years under what was described as "wholly exceptional" circumstances, accompanied by a five-year restraining order banning him from entering Bude or contacting the victim and her family
Discharge or deferred sentence
two years
His Honor Judge Robert Linford stated that Harper, who was in a relationship with the victim, continued to send her messages after it ended, which severely disrupted her life and left her feeling "completely freaked out." Harper was given a conditional discharge for two years under what was described as "wholly exceptional" circumstances, accompanied by a five-year restraining order banning him from entering Bude or contacting the victim and her family
