Man charged with alleged stalking offences

A Calow man has been remanded to prison after being charged with alleged stalking offences.

Scott Hancock was arrested on Sunday 17 January on suspicion of stalking a woman in her 30s.

The 33-year-old, of Blacksmith Lane, Calow, was then charged with the one count of stalking.

He appeared at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates’ Court on 19 January and was remanded in prison. He will next appear at court on 25 February.

If you, or someone you know, has been a victim of stalking you can contact Derbyshire police using any of the below methods at any time:

• Facebook– send us a private message to /DerbyshireConstabulary
• Twitter– direct message our contact centre on @DerPolContact
• Website– complete the online contact form derbyshire.police.uk/Contact-Us.
• Phone – call us on 101.

If you believe that there is immediate danger then always call 999.

If you, or a loved one, need support and do not wish to contact police at this time then you can find more information from Victim Support by visiting Stalking and harassment | Victim Support or by calling 0808 1689 111.