📍 Gerard Fearon – Cumbria
📝 Summary
Gerard Fearon, 43, was convicted of harassment after displaying obsessive and disturbing behaviour toward his ex-partner following a brief three-month relationship.
- Repeatedly contacted his ex-partner despite being told to stop
- Turned up uninvited at her property
- Sent flowers and messages despite being blocked on social media
- Admitted to being “heartbroken” and acting irrationally
- His actions caused the victim significant emotional distress
📋 Sentencing
- 12-month community order
- 20 rehabilitation activity requirement days
- 60-day alcohol abstinence monitoring programme
- Restraining order – no contact with the victim or visiting her home
- Ordered to pay £85 in costs and a £114 victim surcharge
🧾 Notes
Fearon admitted to harassment without violence and expressed remorse. The victim described his behaviour as obsessive and frightening. He has since been hospitalised following an overdose and claims to have moved on.
⚠️ Safeguarding Warning
This individual should be checked via Clare’s Law for safeguarding purposes.