Man charged with stalking in Fareham

A man has been charged with stalking a woman and a man in Fareham.

James Renfree, aged 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.

In addition, Renfree was also charged with the following offences:

• Criminal damage at an address in Fareham on 6 May.
• Possession of an offensive weapon in a public place, namely a hammer, in Wickham Road in Fareham on 5 May.
• Possession of cannabis

Renfree, of Southampton Road in Titchfield, was remanded in custody to appear at Portsmouth Magistrates’ Court on 8 May.

At the hearing, he was remanded in custody further to appear at Portsmouth Crown Court on 10 June.

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 our website: https://www.hampshire.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/beta-stalking-and-harassment/stalking-harassment-support-organisations/