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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Katie Dickinson

Detective who stalked surf instructor ex-partner and told his family and friends he was a paedophile avoids jail

A former detective who stalked her ex-partner and tried to ruin his surfing business by posting “untrue and seriously alarming” accusations on social media has avoided an immediate jail term.

Sue Thorpe, 44, a former officer with Northumbria Police, bombarded surfing instructor Barry Henderson with abusive voicemails, texts and emails in a year-long harassment campaign after he ended their relationship.

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