Hull Man Receives Two-Year Sentence for Stalking and Criminal Damage

In a significant legal outcome at Hull Crown Court, 32-year-old Ryan Stephenson of Johnson Court, Hedon, has been sentenced to two years in prison for stalking and criminal damage. The court also imposed a five-year restraining order against Stephenson, reflecting the severity of his actions and the need to protect the victim from further harassment.

The incident, which took place on Tuesday, 26 December 2023, saw Stephenson engage in a terrifying attempt to intimidate the victim by showing up at her residence armed with a knife. During this episode, he inflicted damage on the property and escalated the situation by throwing a can through a window, resulting in its shattering. The prompt response of law enforcement led to Stephenson's arrest at the scene after he tried to dispose of the weapon in a nearby drain.