FILM PRODUCER FINED £300 FOR STALKING FORMER ACTRESS GIRLFRIEND WITH TRACKING DEVICE
Kevin Proctor, aged 47, is known for several notable film production credits, including the 2024 biopic Midas Man, which depicts the life of Beatles' manager Brian Epstein.He also produced the 2017 comedy Funny Cow, starring Maxine Peake and Stephen Graham.
In July 2024, Proctor was detained by authorities and faced charges of stalking after his ex-girlfriend, Nicola Holt, discovered a tracking device on her new partner’s vehicle.
During the court hearing, it was revealed that private investigators installed the device under Proctor’s instructions.
Though Proctor initially denied the accusations of stalking that caused significant alarm and distress, he ultimately pleaded guilty at Manchester Magistrates' Court to a lesser charge.
The prosecution, represented by Olivia Davin, explained that Proctor had been in a relationship with Holt for approximately a year starting in July 2022.
Holt, an actress known for roles in Hollyoaks and Emmerdale, was absent from the court but provided a victim impact statement.
Holt’s statement expressed her fears and paranoia following the incident, detailing her suspicion that someone had been hired to follow her, and describing her ongoing concern about potential threats to her safety.
The court heard that Holt found the tracker on her current partner’s vehicle, which contained a SIM card and emitted a blinking blue light.
She reported it to the police, who seized and examined the device.
Defence attorney Aishling Byrnes affirmed that Proctor had no history of violence or threats towards Holt.
She described him as a man of good character and emphasised that his actions stemmed from regret and an unusual lapse of judgment.
Ms Byrnes explained that Proctor, 47, had been financially supportive of Holt even after their breakup.
She noted that Proctor was concerned about her new relationship and whether she still required his financial help, which led him to instruct private investigators.
She also highlighted Proctor’s diagnosis of autism, suggesting that his neurodiversity may have impaired his decision-making during a time of emotional difficulty, without serving as an excuse.
Since his arrest, Proctor’s reputation within his industry has suffered considerably, and he no longer works professionally in film.
He pleaded guilty to stalking, received a fine of £300, and was ordered to pay £205 in court costs and surcharges.
Additionally, a 12-month restraining order was issued, forbidding him from contacting Holt or approaching her residence.
