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Daily Mirror
24-05-2025
- Daily Mirror
Strictly star's 'obsessed' teen stalker made chilling murder threat to cops
An unnamed 'obsessed' teenager, who was convicted of stalking Strictly Come Dancing star Claudia Fragapane, allegedly told police that she planned on murdering the family A teenage school girl allegedly threatened to "murder" the family of Strictly Come Dancing star Claudia Fragapane after she was convicted of stalking the star. The former professional gymnast, 27, was forced to leave her home after she was subjected to harassment by the 15 year old, who reportedly became obsessed with the star. The teenager, who can not be identified due to her age, was given a restraining order for stalking Claudia but was accused of breaching the terms of the order by posting on social media. And due to the most recent allegation, she was arrested by police two days after posting on her chosen social media platform. It is believed that she told arresting officers at the time: "I'm going to murder all the family." The schoolgirl has denied breaching the restraining order at Bristol Magistrate's Court. Claudia appeared on Strictly in 2016 and was partnered with AJ Pritchard. At the time, the pair made it through to the semi-final. The case remains open. Earlier this month, it was reported that Claudia was faced with no other option than to flee her home after being subjected to stalking by the unnamed teen. At one point the schoolgirl found out where Claudia lived and appeared at her doorstep. Before the teenager was convicted of stalking, magistrates were informed that the former athlete's sense of safety was non-existent as the incident had left her with "fear and anxiety." Despite a restraining order in place, the teenager allegedly attempted to instigate contact with Claudia, which landed her in trouble with police. District Judge Lynne Matthews said, according to The Sun:"Claudia has no idea how [the defendant] found her. She left her own home because of her actions. She's turned Claudia's life upside down." The schoolgirl was issued with an 18-month rehabilitation order which states that she is required to live with her father, she has to be supervised for the duration and the restraining order was extended to forbid her from approaching Claudia at any location including her home. Judge Lynne Matthews said: "I'd really like it if this was the last time you see me. Stay away from her [Claudia]." The judge concluded that any breach of the rehabilitation order or extended restraining order may result in "detention." Claudia did not appear in court at the time.
Scottish Sun
23-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Obsessed schoolgirl, 15, threatened to murder Strictly star after being convicted of stalking her
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AN obsessed schoolgirl threatened to murder a Strictly star after being convicted of stalking her, a court heard. Former top gymnast Claudia Fragapane was forced to flee her home after being harassed by the 15-year-old. 1 Claudia Fragapane was forced to flee her home after being harassed by the 15-year-old Credit: Getty The teen, who cannot be named, was given a restraining order for stalking but is now accused of breaching it by posting on social media. She made the post on the last day of a previous court hearing and was arrested two days later. When police took her into custody she allegedly told them: 'I'm going to murder all the family.' The teen has denied breaching her restraining order at Bristol magistrates' court. Former Olympic gymnast Claudia, who reached the Strictly semi-finals in 2016 with AJ Pritchard, may be called to give evidence. The case continues.
The Sun
23-05-2025
- The Sun
Obsessed schoolgirl, 15, threatened to murder Strictly star after being convicted of stalking her
AN obsessed schoolgirl threatened to murder a Strictly star after being convicted of stalking her, a court heard. Former top gymnast Claudia Fragapane was forced to flee her home after being harassed by the 15-year-old. 1 The teen, who cannot be named, was given a restraining order for stalking but is now accused of breaching it by posting on social media. She made the post on the last day of a previous court hearing and was arrested two days later. When police took her into custody she allegedly told them: 'I'm going to murder all the family.' The teen has denied breaching her restraining order at Bristol magistrates' court. Former Olympic gymnast Claudia, who reached the Strictly semi-finals in 2016 with AJ Pritchard, may be called to give evidence. The case continues.
The Irish Sun
23-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
Obsessed schoolgirl, 15, threatened to murder Strictly star after being convicted of stalking her
AN obsessed schoolgirl threatened to murder a Strictly star after being convicted of stalking her, a court heard. Former top gymnast Claudia Fragapane was forced to flee her home after being harassed by the 15-year-old. Advertisement 1 Claudia Fragapane was forced to flee her home after being harassed by the 15-year-old Credit: Getty She made the post on the last day of a previous court hearing and was arrested two days later. When police took her into custody she allegedly told them: 'I'm going to murder all the family.' The teen has denied breaching her restraining order at Bristol magistrates' court. Advertisement Read More on UK News Former Olympic gymnast Claudia, who reached the Strictly semi-finals in 2016 with The case continues. Take Me Out male contestants told to tone down comments to Chloe Sims and Claudia Fragapane for special show
Daily Mail
09-05-2025
- Daily Mail
Olympian Strictly star is forced to flee her home after she was stalked by obsessed schoolgirl, 15, who caused her 'fear and anxiety' when she turned up on her doorstep
Former Olympic gymnast and Strictly star Claudia Fragapane was reportedly forced to leave her home when a teenage stalker tracked down her address. The 4ft 7in star, 27, described feeling 'fear and anxiety' when the 15-year-old schoolgirl knocked at her door, according to The Sun. The newspaper said Bristol magistrates' court heard Fragapane had 'no idea' how she had managed to track down where she lived. The Commonwealth gold medalist bravely managed to take a snap of the girl who had carried out 'detective work' to find out where she lived. The teenager, who cannot be named due to her age, was already under a restraining order imposed last month when she tried to contact Fragapane on May 5. District Judge Lynne Matthews said: 'Claudia has no idea how [the defendant] found her. 'She left her own home because of her actions. She's turned Claudia's life upside down.' The girl was warned it was the 'last straw' and warned she faced detention if she offended again, as she handed down an 18 month rehabilitation order. She was also given a 18 month supervision and residence requirement to stay with her father. The schoolgirl was also issued with a restraining order not to go near Claudia or her home address, the newspaper reported. The judge told the girl, who is currently out of school waiting for a placement, that she hoped it was the last time she saw her as she warned: 'Stay away from her.' Fragapane appeared in Strictly Come Dancing in 2016 where she was partnered with AJ Pritchard. The duo went on to the reach the semi-finals with Fragapane saying at the time it was 'nice to see how people live in the real world' having lived life as a gymnast 'in a box'. She retired as gymnast last year at the age of 26 saying she felt like it was the 'right time'. In 2014 she won four gold medals at the Commonwealth Games and was named the BBC Sports Personality of the Year that year. She told British Gymnastics at the time: 'I'm really happy with my career. Gymnastics has been my whole life for as long as I remember, but now I'm ready to flick over a new chapter.'
