A man from Wiltshire has been given a prison sentence for stalking offences and has been issued a five year restraining order.  

Simon Anteney, 35, of Yarnbrook Gardens, was sentenced to 20 months in prison on Monday, June 3 at Bournemouth Crown Court, after pleading guilty at an earlier hearing in November 2023.

He bombarded his victim with messages, gifts and visits to her home and workplace and contacted her family and set up false email accounts to contact her on.

Anteney was ordered to participate in an accredited programme for 28 days and up to 20 days of rehabilitation activity, as well as carry out 150 hours of unpaid work.

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.

“If members of the public think that they might experiencing stalking, I would encourage them to report it to the police so that positive action can be taken. Support and advice is also available from the Suzy Lamplugh Trust's National Stalking Helpline on 0808 802 0300.”