Woman given community order for stalking - Newmarket

A 33-year-old woman has been handed a 12-month restraining order and a 12-month community order for stalking a man in Newmarket.

Nadia Kiernan, of Clay Street in Ely, Cambridgeshire, appeared before Ipswich Magistrates’ Court for sentencing on Wednesday 4 February. She had originally denied the charge of stalking at an earlier hearing before changing her plea.

Kiernan was arrested and charged with stalking after remotely accessible cameras were discovered in a hedge outside the victim’s home.

Following her arrest, the cameras, associated material and her mobile phone were seized by police.

From these, detectives identified footage on her mobile phone that appeared as from the camera outside the property.

Kiernan must also comply with a rehabilitation and community programme and was ordered to pay costs and charges totalling £414.

PC Georgia Goreham, the investigating officer said: “The impact on the victim upon discovering the cameras should not be understated. The devices had been placed outside his home to spy on him, monitor his activity and track his movements.

“Seven months of recorded surveillance was identified from Kiernan’s phone and cameras.

“Stalking is a serious and distressing crime which can escalate into dangerous and destructive behaviour. Protecting victims and addressing this type of abuse remains a priority for Suffolk Constabulary and we urge anyone experiencing similar behaviour to come forward and report it.”

If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, please seek help. Victims are encouraged to contact police or the Suffolk Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0800 977 5690.

A list of support organisations can also be found here: Support organisations for victims of domestic violence | Suffolk Constabulary 

Further support and advice can be found on the Suffolk Constabulary website: Advice about domestic abuse | Suffolk Constabulary 

For advice, support or to report stalking, please visit Stalking and harassment | Suffolk Constabulary