Ipswich – Restraining order and suspended sentence for arson and stalking offences

A 62-year-old man formerly from Ipswich has been handed a suspended sentence after admitting to arson and stalking offences.

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, after pleading guilty to two counts of arson and one count of stalking involving serious alarm/distress.

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

PC Laura Henley said: “Stalking is a serious and distressing crime which can escalate into dangerous and destructive behaviour, like arson.”

If you think you are being stalked, report it to police straightaway. If you are in immediate danger call 999.

If you are not ready to speak to police, please reach out for support from the National Stalking Helpline: 0808 8020300

For advice, support or to report stalking, please visit https://www.suffolk.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/sh/stalking-harassment/