Restraining Order Imposed On Stalking Charge

Bromley Magistrates Court

A middle-aged Kent man, charged with stalking a woman, has been slapped with a five-year restraining order.

Graham Pilcher, 55, of Red Tree Orchard, Ashford appeared at Bromley Magistrates Court.

He was originally charged with stalking Jennifer Ingelbrecht between January 1 and April 9, last year.

The charge accused Pilcher of stalking the woman in Folkestone by driving past her home and the homes of her sister and her parents and parking near the complainant's and sister's home for varying lengths of time on numerous occasions.

Pilcher was said to know his behaviour amounted to harassment.

A second charge that he performed an unauthorised computer function in Folkestone on April 6, last year was dismissed.

Pilcher was sentenced to a twelve-month Community Order, which includes 150 hours unpaid community service work.

He was also ordered to pay £85 costs and a £95 victim surcharge and not to make any contact with Ms Ingelbrecht until the restraining order expires on March 1, 2027.