Portsmouth teenager sentenced for stalking after relationship with another woman collapsed

Annabelle Simpson admitted to stalking a woman after their relationship was 'very much finished'.

The 19-year-old of Beverston Road, Paulsgrove, stalked her victim after their relationship broke down in 2022, Portsmouth Magistrate's Court heard.

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Prosecuting, Graham Heath said: 'It's fair to say that this was a fairly unpleasant incident. The victim has indicated that she was terrified by that particular instance.

‘There is no victim personal statement but I take it that was her choice. The defendant also has no previous convictions.

'This is a relationship that has very much finished.'

Representing Simpson, Lian Webster suggested that legal proceedings 'have been sufficient punishment enough.'

Simpson was sentenced to a 12-month community order, with 60 hours of unpaid work. She was given £85 to pay in costs and a £114 surcharge. No restraining order was given despite it being suggested by the prosecution.