Victim of stalking speaks about impact of harassment campaign
Charles Evans-Hunt's behaviour led to court action and a restraining order
A woman who endured a prolonged campaign of stalking and harassment has shared her experience following the sentencing of Charles Evans-Hunt, aged 33.
Evans-Hunt, who pleaded guilty to stalking with intent to cause alarm and distress, was sentenced at Luton Crown Court on Tuesday, 26th May, receiving an 11-month sentence, suspended for 12 months, along with a two-year restraining order.
He was also referred for drug rehabilitation and mandated to complete education programmes concerning healthy relationships and behaviour.
Campaign of Control
The woman's ordeal escalated from repeated messages to confrontations in person.
Evans-Hunt bombarded her with unwanted calls, messages, emails, voicemails, and voice notes.
When he failed to receive a response, he targeted her family and friends, subjecting them to threatening communications.
He left a letter in her car at a garage and confronted her, becoming verbally aggressive at a petrol station.
Impact on the Victim
In her victim personal statement, she highlighted the disruption to her career, family life, sleep, and mental health.
Her statement recounted, “Charlie stripped away my work ethic as his emails flooded my work address. I was forced to sit down with colleagues – people I do not share personal information with – and explain my trauma. It was humiliating.”
In court, it was revealed there were over 500 pages of evidence detailing Evans-Hunt's persistent tracking of her movements, interrogation of her social media activity, and demands for explanations.
Official Comments and Support
Detective Sergeant Tom Parsons of Bedfordshire Police commended the victim for her bravery during the investigation, acknowledging the significant impact of Evans-Hunt’s behaviour on her life.
“Evans-Hunt’s behaviour has had a significant impact on her everyday life,” Parsons said.
He stressed the importance of reporting stalking as early as possible, stating, “Our priority is to support victims from the outset and to hold perpetrators accountable.”
Evans-Hunt's behaviour and subsequent conviction underscore the challenges victims face, with Bedfordshire Police pledging to pursue offenders relentlessly and offer comprehensive support to those affected.
Stalking involves repeated behaviour that causes fear, distress, or a feeling of being threatened.
Victims are encouraged to report such behaviour to police, even if they are unsure whether it constitutes stalking or harassment.
Further information and reporting tools can be found at: https://www.beds.police.uk/ro/report/stalking-harassment-beta/v1/report-stalking-harassment/