Man accused of stalking woman and man in Fareham while possessing hammer

James Renfree, 44, has been charged with one count of stalking involving fear of violence relating to an alleged course of conduct between 1 October 2023 and 6 May this year.

Renfree, of Southampton Road in Titchfield, was also charged with criminal damage at an address in Fareham on 6 May, possession of a hammer in Wickham Road in Fareham on 5 May, and possession of cannabis. Renfree appeared at Portsmouth Magistrates’ Court where he was remanded in custody to appear at Portsmouth Crown Court on 10 June.

A police statement said: “We encourage anyone who has been a victim of stalking to contact police on 101, where you can speak to a police officer in confidence. Dial 999 in the event of an emergency.

“We understand that not everyone has the confidence to speak to police right away. There are support services, independent of the police, who can help you if you’ve been a victim of stalking.” 

For more information, visit the stalking and harassment support page on the police website: https://www.hampshire.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/beta-stalking-and-harassment/stalking-harassment-support-organisations/