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Stalking protection orders will allow early interventions to protect victims

New stalking protection orders (SPOs) will come into effect in Northern Ireland to allow police to protect victims of stalking from the start of an investigation. The orders will facilitate interventions early in investigations, prior to any ...

19 Oct 2023 at 00:01

Northern Ireland

Police arrest 88 alleged stalkers in first year of new legislation

Police have arrested 88 alleged stalkers in Northern Ireland since new legislation was introduced a year ago. Since the offence was criminalised in April 2022, 47 people have been charged. Officers will be working throughout National ...

24 Apr 2023 at 08:13

Local News

Foyle MLA says stalking victims 'must not suffer in silence'

SDLP Justice Spokesperson Sinéad McLaughlin has said that National Stalking Awareness Week 2023 represents an opportunity to inform the public of the signs of stalking, one year since it became a criminal offence. The Foyle MLA ...

26 Apr 2023 at 17:43

Northern Ireland

Man issued with first stalking protection order in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland’s first stalking protection order (SPO) has been granted by a court in Belfast. The two-year order was handed down to a 46-year-old Belfast man after he stalked and harassed his 50-year-old former partner. ...

19 Mar 2024 at 19:05

Northern Ireland

Stalking will not be tolerated in Northern Ireland – Justice Minister

Stalking will not be tolerated in Northern Ireland, the Stormont Justice Minister has said. Naomi Long has launched a campaign to raise awareness of the new stalking offence, which was introduced through the Protection ...

26 Sept 2022 at 01:01

Northern Ireland

More than 300 arrested for suspected stalking in Northern Ireland in two years

More than 300 people have been arrested for alleged stalking offences in Northern Ireland in two years. The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said between April 2022 and March 31 2024 officers arrested 312 ...

22 Apr 2024 at 17:45

Northern Ireland

Stalking victim’s father urges other victims to come forward to police

A man whose daughter was murdered by a jealous former boyfriend has urged victims of stalking in Northern Ireland to come forward to police. Trimaan Dhillon cut 24-year-old Alice Ruggles’ throat after breaking ...

16 Nov 2023 at 13:36

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Eight stalkers arrested in Derry and Strabane

New legislation was introduced to the North in April 2022 which criminalised stalking for the first time. Since then the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has arrested 88 alleged stalkers and charged ...

24 Apr 2023 at 11:30

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Man to face charges of common assault, witness intimidation and stalking following arrest in Co Derry

A 26-year-old man who was arrested in the Portstewart Road area of Coleraine earlier this week on Tuesday, November 5, has been charged to court. He has been charged with a number of offences including ...

07 Nov 2024 at 09:32

Derry News

Foyle MLAs praise "milestone" legislation as Stalking Bill passed at Stormont

Foyle MLAs have welcomed the "vital legislation" passed at Stormont today as politicians have passed a new law to tackle stalking. The Protection from Stalking Bill provides greater protections and ...

22 Feb 2022 at 18:41

Local News

Derry Court: Man charged with stalking and harassment released on bail

A man has appeared at Derry Magistrate's Court today charged with stalking and harassment charges. Conor Lees (25) of Gelvin Grange in Derry was brought to court after breaching his police bail. ...

24 May 2023 at 11:47

DerryNow

County Derry man who hid baby monitors in ex-wife's home is convicted of stalking

A County Derry man who hid baby monitors under a bed and sofa in his ex-wife's home without her knowledge has been convicted of stalking. Kevin O'Hara, of Dunlade Road in Greysteel, was found ...

16 Aug 2023 at 19:15

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