A man has been given a suspended prison sentence for stalking and harassment.
Mark Bowler, of Englishcombe Lane in Bath, pleaded guilty to sending numerous emails and social media messages to his victims in Chippenham, Wiltshire, which eventually became threatening.
The 61-year-old also stalked a woman after finding out where she worked.
As well as the 20-week prison sentence, which was suspended for two years, Bowler was given a three-year restraining order and ordered to pay £554 in costs at Salisbury Magistrates Court on Monday.
His crimes date back to January, police said.
Wiltshire Police praised the "courage" of Bowler's victims for coming forward with their reports.
"Bowler has a flagrant disregard for people and their property and the extreme and variety of lengths he went to discover the victim’s whereabouts, were planned and included impersonating others," a spokesperson said.
"Bowler’s actions were intrusive, unwanted and caused the victims to live in fear."
Court Outcome
Conviction and Sentencing Details
Sentenced
Detected legal outcome
as the 20-week prison sentence, which was suspended for two years, Bowler was given a three-year restraining order and ordered to pay 554 in costs at Salisbury Magistrates Court on Monday. His crimes date back to January, police said. Wi...
Suspended sentence
A man has been given a suspended prison sentence for stalking and harassment
Suspended sentence
two years
As well as the 20-week prison sentence, which was suspended for two years, Bowler was given a three-year restraining order and ordered to pay 554 in costs at Salisbury Magistrates Court on Monday
Court order
two years
As well as the 20-week prison sentence, which was suspended for two years, Bowler was given a three-year restraining order and ordered to pay 554 in costs at Salisbury Magistrates Court on Monday
Fine or payment
two years
As well as the 20-week prison sentence, which was suspended for two years, Bowler was given a three-year restraining order and ordered to pay 554 in costs at Salisbury Magistrates Court on Monday
