Each year, the Suzy Lamplugh Trust campaigns to raise awareness around different issues related to stalking and this week, 25th to 29th April is National Stalking Awareness Week.

This year, the campaign is called #BridgingTheGap which aims to highlight the vital role that stalking advocates play in bridging the gap between the victim and the criminal justice system.

This is a very important issue as many victims of stalking offences may not feel confident to report these offences to the police or go through the court process. Officers say they recognise this issue and are working hard to resolve it. 

Detective Inspector Rob Mahoney from the Protecting Vulnerable People Unit said “We know that the impact stalking can have on victims can be massive, often leaving them fearful to go about their daily lives.

“I would urge anyone who thinks they are being stalked to make contact with us so that we can investigate and with other agencies help provide you with the required support.  Even if you don’t feel you can report to the police, please don’t suffer in silence, there is support that can be obtained from either the National Stalking Helpline or the Live Fear Free Helpline.”

If you feel you are a victim of stalking, you can report it to North Wales Police via 101 or in an emergency dial 999.

If you don’t feel able to report to the police, you can call the National Stalking Helpline on 0808 802 0300.