A former detective who used her police credentials to stalk and harass her ex-boyfriend with hundreds of abusive messages and false accusations has been spared prison time due to mental health concerns.
Sue Thorpe, 46, served with Northumbria Police for nearly two decades and had been in a long-term relationship with the victim, during which they lived together and pursued IVF treatment, according to the BBC. The relationship deteriorated after Thorpe suffered a miscarriage in 2020, an event the court later identified as the emotional trigger for her conduct.
