MAN STALKS HIS EX-GIRLFRIEND FOR WEEKS, COURT HEARS
A man named Steven Smith, aged 23, from Fearnmore Road, Maryhill, was involved in a stalking case where he followed and attempted to contact his ex-girlfriend after their six-year relationship ended.He repeatedly texted her despite knowing her communications were unwanted, followed her around Dumbarton and Clydebank, and approached her at her workplace, causing her fear and alarm.
Smith used a ruse to lure his ex to her flat and followed her and her friend during a train journey, attempting to engage her in conversation.
The court heard that Smith's behavior included following the victim and her friend on public transport, approaching the victim and her mother at a checkout, and refusing to stop following her despite her requests.
The victim's defense acknowledged mental health difficulties and Smith's remorse.
The court sentenced him to 18 months supervision and a non-harassment order for three years, indicating the behavior was deemed serious but not physically threatening or abusive.
