Stalker ‘fixated’ with Anna Friel ordered to stay away from actor’s home

Phil Appleton, who has been diagnosed with erotomania, was due to stand trial before pleading guilty

A 71-year-old stalker fixated" with Anna Friel has been ordered by a judge not to contact the actor and keep away from the area where she lives.

Phil Appleton sent Friel messages, turned up at her home and left her unwanted gifts over a period of almost three years.

In the UK, the National Stalking Helpline is on 0808 802 0300 or email via their inquiry form. In the US, resources are available at stalkingawareness.org