Stalker Councilor Gets 200 Hours

A former Conservative councilor, Phillip Charles, 53, was sentenced to 200 hours of unpaid work and a five-year harassment ban after being found guilty of stalking a politician who rejected his advances. Their brief intimacy led to an obsessive campaign of messages, gifts, and threats—including a Valentine’s Day card, packages delivered via Amazon and Deliveroo, and even a suicide threat voicemail. Despite being blocked, Charles persisted, eventually leading to police involvement after a friend urged him to stop. The court’s verdict underscores how obsession can spiral into serious legal consequences. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cdd99cd2909015f8