Greenwich man guilty of stalking, given restraining order
Reece Blake must not contact victim for three years after pleading guilty to stalking and obstructing a constable.
Incident → evidence → outcomeReece Blake, aged 32, of Reeves Road, Greenwich, has been sentenced to a one-year community order after admitting to stalking and obstructing a police officer. The court also issued a restraining order preventing him from contacting the victim for three years.
Blake pleaded guilty to stalking without fear, alarm, or distress. Between May 15 and June 16, he repeatedly contacted Jodie Francis and attempted to place a tracking device on her vehicle. The court documents state that on June 16, Blake also obstructed a constable in the execution of their duty.
Court sentencing
At Bromley Magistrates' Court on Thursday, August 20, Blake was sentenced. The magistrates imposed a one-year community order. In addition to the community order, Blake was fined £120.
The restraining order prohibits Blake from contacting Jodie Francis for a period of three years. The details of the case were established by court documents.
Questions this report answers
01What did Reece Blake plead guilty to?
Reece Blake, 32, of Reeves Road, Greenwich, pleaded guilty to stalking without fear, alarm, or distress, and to obstructing a constable in the execution of duty. He also admitted to repeatedly contacting Jodie Francis and attempting to place a tracker on her car.
02What sentence did Reece Blake receive?
Blake was sentenced to a one-year community order at Bromley Magistrates' Court. He was also fined £120 and received a restraining order banning him from contacting the victim for three years.
03What actions constituted the stalking offence?
Between May 15 and June 16, Reece Blake repeatedly contacted Jodie Francis. He also attempted to place a tracking device on her car, which formed part of the stalking charge.
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