Former police officer jailed for stalking colleague

Image caption, PC John Clough resigned from the force in March
  • Author, Will Jefford
  • Role, 大象传媒 News, Leicester

A former police officer who stalked a female colleague and used computer systems to track where she was has been jailed.

Former PC John Clough, 51, continuously messaged the victim and went to incidents she was attending without being needed between 2022 and 2023.

The Leicestershire Police officer resigned in 2024 after pleading guilty to stalking and computer misuse.

He was jailed for 22 months at Northampton Crown Court on Thursday.

The force said that the victim told Clough of the distress his behaviour was causing to her, which led to him apologising. However, his behaviour continued following this.

Chief Constable Rob Nixon said: "Stalking offences of this nature understandably cause much distress to the victim. Despite being informed of the harm he was causing, Clough continued his behaviour rather than seeking advice or help.

"I thank the victim for her trust in reporting this to us and allowing us to help and support her throughout."

Clough, of High Street, Desford, Leicestershire, was also issued with a five-year restraining order.

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