Kevin Halsall who stalked ex and punched her new man told to do unpaid work

Kevin Halsall, of Friar Street, Droitwich, admitted two charges of criminal damage, assault by beating and stalking when he appeared at Worcester Magistrates Court on Thursday, (November 3). 

Owen Beale, prosecuting, explained the 47-year-old had been in a relationship with the victim before it came to an end. 

STALKER: Kevin Halsall who stalked his ex has been ordered to do unpaid work (Image: West Mercia Police)

Mr Beale said the victim had tried to put distance between herself and the defendant, but Halsall had wanted the pair to get back together. 

The prosecutor said the stalking took place in Droitwich between January 1 and June 26, and included:

• Numerous messages that became abuse.
• A number of voicemails that were left on the victim's voicemail that also became abuse.
• Halsall hanging around outside her property including hiding in bushes - the victim being able to see him through her window.
• Turning up to her work, and approaching her in the street with a bouquet of flowers.

The prosecutor said the concerning behaviour culminated on June 26 when Halsall knocked on the victim's door demanding his stuff was returned. 

The victim was with her new partner and, after calming her down, he took her out to the shop. 

Mr Beale said in the street Halsall had punched the victim's partner, the victim telling him to leave. 

While back in the property, the victim had thought Halsall had left. 

Kevin Halsall apologies for his 'bad behaviour'

But before going to bed the victim looked out the window and saw Halsall carrying an item. After checking it emerged Halsall had damaged her partner's Skoda car by scratching it and smashing the windscreen.

Halsall, defending himself, said he had been hurt by seeing the victim with her new man. 

"I was very upset," Halsall said. 

"In hindsight it was bad behaviour. 

"I have stayed away from her, I have not tried to get in contact with her. 

"I will take whatever help I can get.

"I'm sorry."

COURT: Kevin Halsall has sentenced for stalking at Worcester Magistrates Court

Jonathan Wiltshire, chairman of the magistrates bench, said: "This offence is serious enough to make a community order."

Halsall was placed on an 18-month community order which requires he completes 120 hours of unpaid work and 30 rehabilitation activity requirement days. 

Halsall was given a 36-month restraining order, preventing him from having contact with the victim or her partner. 

Halsall was also ordered to pay £600 compensation, a £114 victim surcharge and costs of £185.

Magistrates accepted an offer for Halsall to pay the total, £899, at a rate of £25 per week.