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But in response he was said to have been bombarded with ‘hundreds’ previous conviction­s but this of messages and phone offence is aggravated by being calls and when he blocked her committed in a domestic context number, she used numerous and there were threats made to the unknown and restricted phone victim.’’ numbers to keep contacting him. In a statement, the victim said:

Sarah McInerney, prosecutin­g, “The situation has made me feel said: “She stated that she was coming very anxious. I had to go to the to Manchester to see him. He doctor for my mental health and I told her not to and blocked her had to ring the police. I am anxious number but he received multiple especially because she said calls from some unknown numbers. she had a knife and said she was There were more than 100 going to kill me. I fear that I could calls on that day. go outside one day and she could

“In all 12 different numbers be there with a knife. I have were used, including restricted stopped using the front entrance numbers. The defendant also of the building as a result.” began to contact him on social In mitigation, Sheekey’s lawyer media, such as Facebook, where John Black said: “This lady is of she was blocked too. good character and admitted the

“Due to being constantly contacted, allegation when she first appeared at 11.30pm the victim messaged before your colleagues. the defendant saying, ‘I do “She was interviewe­d by police not want to see you’ but the messaging and the allegation was fully admitted. continued. She continued She fully accepts that her to call the victim’s family and at behaviour was wrong and inappropri­ate.” one point she said, ‘I have a knife. I am going to kill you. I want to see Sheekey, who studied modern you’. languages at Chester University,

“On November 8, the victim was also sentenced to 12-month began receiving multiple calls community order with requiremen­ts again. He answered one call and she undergo mental health she stated that it was her. On that treatment if she is deemed suitable. day he received around 95 calls. She was also ordered to complete

“When questioned by police the 20 days of rehabilita­tive defendant did make full admissions in the interview. She has no

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CORONATION Street fans have been left issuing a demand as Absolutely Fabulous star Helen Lederer made her first appearance in the ITV soap.

It was announced earlier this month that the actress would be making a one-off appearance in the long-running show.

And on Wednesday, viewers were introduced to Elspeth who took a shine to Weatherfie­ld stalwart Ken Barlow, played by William Roache.

It came after Steve McDonald was struggling to get any attention on his dating profile and so Debbie Webster suggested he headed to the Chariot Square Hotel for their two-for-one cocktail night – with Ken tagging along.

As they sipped on their drinks, Elspeth took a shine to Ken, joining them at their table and leaving Steve pretty deflated.

And as they took to social media to comment, it’s fair to say Corrie fans couldn’t get enough of Elspeth. One said: “I’m already loving Helen Lederer (Elspeth) as Ken’s new love interest! #Corrie.” Another commented: “So glad Helen Lederer is going to be Ken’s new love interest she’s so funny #Corrie.”

A third shared: “Welcome to Corrie @HelenLeder­er. I like her. Can #Corrie #Coronation­Street @ itvcorrie keep her please?”

Another posted: “More @ HelenLeder­er on #corrie please.” A fifth added: “So good to see @ HelenLeder­er in #corrie this evening, such a great comedy actress and one we really don’t see enough of on TV these days.”

Speaking about working with Bill, Helen said: “Well I can see why Elspeth is interested in him, he is a real silver fox with very chiselled cheekbones!”

On a potential return, she added: “Who knows? One day he might actually call her and I can come back to Weatherfie­ld.”

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