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BBC News
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Former Devon and Cornwall PC pleads guilty to stalking woman
A former police officer made a woman feel vulnerable and unsafe by repeatedly approaching and asking her out, a court has and Cornwall Police Constable Kevin Davis, 41, of Seaton, pleaded guilty to stalking and misconduct in public office charges during a hearing at Exeter Magistrates' court was told David repeatedly messaged the woman, approached her at the gym and searched for her 24 times on systems at work over a three-month period, including while on annual Judge Stuart Smith said Davis would be sentenced on 17 September. 'Spy on her' Prosecuting, Warjinder Bains said Davis made "repeated unwanted comments" on social media posts to the victim and asked her out several times in added Davis then turned up at the woman's gym to try and speak to her."The defendant used his position as a police officer to look her up on the police system to, in effect, spy on her, accessing the system also on his off-duty periods, including when he was on annual leave," she judge said the offences were "very serious" and ordered a pre-sentence report to be written ahead of was granted bail with a condition not to contact the complainant.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Ex-PC facing stalking and misconduct charges
A former police officer has been charged with stalking and misconduct in public office. Ex-PC Kevin Davis, who worked for Devon and Cornwall Police, is due to appear at Exeter Magistrates' Court on Wednesday following an investigation. Police said the first charge related to allegations the 41-year-old, from Seaton, pursued a course of action which amounted to stalking a woman between January and May 2025. The second charge was linked to claims he used a computer to secure unauthorised access to a program or data contrary to section 1(1) and (3) of the Computer Misuse Act 1990 during the same dates as the stalking allegations. More news stories for Devon Listen to the latest news for Devon Follow BBC Devon on X, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to spotlight@ Related internet links Devon and Cornwall Police Exeter Law Courts
BBC News
2 days ago
- BBC News
Ex-Devon and Cornwall PC facing stalking and misconduct charges
A former police officer has been charged with stalking and misconduct in public Kevin Davis, who worked for Devon and Cornwall Police, is due to appear at Exeter Magistrates' Court on Wednesday following an said the first charge related to allegations the 41-year-old, from Seaton, pursued a course of action which amounted to stalking a woman between January and May second charge was linked to claims he used a computer to secure unauthorised access to a program or data contrary to section 1(1) and (3) of the Computer Misuse Act 1990 during the same dates as the stalking allegations.
The Sun
23-07-2025
- The Sun
Woman mauled by 3 German Shepherd-mix dogs in playing field as owner, 51, faces jail
A DOG owner has been warned she may be imprisoned after her three German Shepherd cross dogs attacked a woman in a field. Sarah Pike, 51, admitted to being the owner in charge the dogs dangerously out of control that caused injury in December in Exwick playing fields in Exeter, Devon. She also faces two other charges on the same day of being the person in charge of dogs dangerously out of control. Exeter Magistrates' Court heard the prosecutor call the shocking scenes a "pack attack", adding that the woman suffered multiple bite wounds to her hands and fingers in the horrific mauling. The victim needed plastic surgery, they added. The three dogs - called Zac, Storm and Nala - were seized by police at the time and two other dogs were euthanized following the attack on "other dogs and humans." Ms Pike was told she faces up to six months in custody when she is sentenced in September. And District Judge Angela Brereton said an expert report will be prepared about the temperament of the dogs as a destruction order may be made against them. 31,920 dog attacks were recorded by police forces across the UK last year, up 56 per cent compared to five years prior. More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun. 1
BBC News
14-07-2025
- BBC News
Drink-driver from Devon four times over limit banned from driving
A woman who was more than four times over the drink-drive limit has been banned from driving for 30 De Gray, 46, from Axminster, was found to have 143mg of alcohol per 100ml of breath after she was stopped driving along George Street in the town in March. The legal limit is 35mg per 100ml of breath. The mother-of-two admitted to drink-driving at Exeter Magistrates' Court. The court heard De Gray had alcohol issues and difficult personal circumstances, with her lawyer saying custody would be justified for such a reading. However, magistrates said she would not be jailed, but imposed a 12-month community order with mental health and alcohol treatment requirements.
