Man, 34, sent to prison for stalking

A 34-year-old man has been sent to prison after he pleaded guilty to stalking his ex-partner.

Alexandru Frunzeanu, previously of Hampton Street, Northampton, stalked and harassed the woman over a nine-month period from May 2023 to January 2024.

During this time, he would turn up to her home address and workplace unannounced.

The woman bravely contacted police about Frunzeanu’s behaviour and after being arrested, he was charged with one count of stalking without fear/alarm/distress.

After pleading guilty to the offence at Northampton Crown Court last month (April 30), Frunzeanu was sentenced to 12 weeks in prison. 

He was also issued with a restraining order meaning he cannot contact the woman by any means including via a third party or through any online or electronic platforms. This order lasts until April 30, 2029.

Lead investigator - Police Constable Beckie Woodhouse from Northamptonshire Police’s Domestic Abuse Investigation Unit, said: “Stalking is a horrible crime to be a victim of as it takes over your life.

“You are constantly looking over your shoulder or out of your window and every time you get a message on your phone, your anxiety spikes.

“That’s why I’m pleased that we have managed to get a prison sentence here and whilst nothing will take away the months of distress, I hope the woman in this case feels more able to move forward in peace, knowing she has got justice.

“Tackling this kind of behaviour fits in with our priority to prevent violence against women and girls and I want to reassure the public that we will continue working hard to protect more people whilst ensuring the offenders get sent to prison.”