A man has been remanded into custody after being charged with alleged stalking offences.
The 37-year-old was arrested in North Wingfield on Friday 11 March on suspicion of stalking a woman in her 20s.
He was questioned and subsequently charged and remanded into police custody.
The man appeared at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 16 March and is due to appear for another hearing at Chesterfield Justice Centre in April.
If you are receiving attention from someone that is unwanted this can be classed as stalking or harassment.
It is defined as behaviour which happens two or more times, and causes the victim to feel alarmed, distressed or afraid that violence might be used against them.
This includes a wide range of different types of behaviour, including repeated unwanted communication, sending unwanted gifts, making threats, causing damage or frequently turning up at their home uninvited. You can find more information on this on our website here: https://www.derbyshire.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/sh/stalking-harassment/what-is-stalking-harassment/
If you feel you are being stalked or harassed you can report to us using any of the following methods:
- Website– complete the online contact form www.derbyshire.police.uk/contact/af/contact-us/
- Facebook– send us a private message to /DerbyshireConstabulary
- Twitter– direct message our contact centre on @DerPolContact
- Phone – 101 non-emergency, always dial 999 in an emergency and you need immediate assistance
If you, or a loved one, need support and do not wish to contact police at this time then you can find more information from Victim Support by visiting https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/crime-info/types-crime/stalking-and-harassment/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIq9OOnumy8QIVjNd3Ch1EeAh0EAAYASAAEgI6rfD_BwE or by calling 0808 1689 111.
The following agencies are also available for further help and support:
- National Stalking Helpline, Suzy Lamplugh Trust: https://www.suzylamplugh.org/Pages/Category/national-stalking-helpline
- My Support Space: https://www.mysupportspace.org.uk/moj
