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Ipswich man given suspended sentence for arson and stalking

A 62-year-old man from Ipswich has been handed an 18-month suspended sentence after pleading guilty to arson and stalking offences at Ipswich Crown Court.

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The details: Nigel Moyes, formerly of Primrose Way in Ipswich, appeared before Ipswich Crown Court on Friday, 26 June, where he was given a total sentence of 18 months, suspended for two years.

  • He pleaded guilty to two counts of arson and one count of stalking involving serious alarm or distress.

  • Moyes was also made the subject of a restraining order for 10 years and GPS monitoring for six months

What they're saying: PC Laura Henley said: "Stalking is a serious and distressing crime which can escalate into dangerous and destructive behaviour, like arson."

What's next: Police are urging anyone who believes they are being stalked to report it immediately. If you are in immediate danger call 999.

For those not ready to speak to police, support is available from the National Stalking Helpline on 0808 8020300.

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