Nigel Moyes, formerly of Primrose Way, Ipswich, handed suspended sentence and restraining order at Ipswich Crown Court for stalking and arson

A 62-year-old man was handed a suspended prison sentence after admitting stalking and arson offences.

Nigel Moyes, formerly of Primrose Way, Ipswich, appeared at Ipswich Crown Court on Friday where he was given a total custodial sentence of 18 months, suspended for two years.

He had previously pleaded guilty to two counts of arson and one of stalking involving serious alarm/distress.

Moyes was made the subject of a restraining order for 10 years and GPS monitoring for six months.

PC Laura Henley said: “Stalking is a serious and distressing crime which can escalate into dangerous and destructive behaviour, like arson.”

If you think you are being stalked, report it to police as soon as possible.

The National Stalking Helpline can be reached on 0808802300.