Man (45) charged under new stalking legislation (Image: Newsquest)
A man has been charged with stalking offences against a 33-year-old female under the new legislation that received Royal Ascent at the end of April.
The 45-year-old man from the Tyrone area is due to appear before Dungannon Court, tomorrow, Friday, July 8.
A spokesperson for the PSNI said: "Police Service of Northern Ireland detectives have today, 7 July 2022, charged a 45-year-old man from the Tyrone area with stalking offences against a 33-year-old female. He is due to appear at Dungannon court on Friday, July 8. As is normal procedure all charges are reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service."
The new legislation, the Protection from Stalking Act NI 2022 received Royal Ascent in April.
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