Relentless Harassment Sparks Jail Sentence
Richard Pexton, 51, from Cody Road, Farnborough, has been slammed with a five-year, three-month jail sentence for stalking and harassing four people. The court heard Pexton bombarded his victims with unwanted messages, posted about them on Facebook, and even dragged others into his smear campaign.
Threatening Messages Caused Serious Distress
Winchester Crown Court revealed some messages were hateful, abusive, and threatening. Between December 2024 and October 2025, Pexton’s relentless behaviour caused serious alarm and disruption to his victims’ daily lives.
Arrest Turns Ugly
When cops arrested Pexton at his home in October 2025, he spat at officers. He later pleaded guilty to four counts of stalking causing distress, assaulting an emergency worker, and possession of a Class B drug.
Police Send Strong Message During Stalking Awareness Week
“Richard Pexton’s behaviour was completely unacceptable. No one should have to endure such harassment,” said PC Olivia Cox from CID North. “We thank the victims for coming forward and encourage anyone suffering from this to contact police. We will ensure offenders face justice.” Pexton also received a restraining order banning him from contacting his victims.
Help Is Out There for Stalking Victims
If you’re a victim of stalking, don’t suffer in silence. Support services are available to help, even if you’re not ready to contact the police yet. For more information, visit the official stalking and harassment support page here.
