Kirsty White sent love messages through bank transfers and falsely branded Andrew Crosby a “rapist” and “paedophile” in two-month harassment campaign
A spurned woman who falsely branded her former lover a “rapist, paedophile and woman beater” after he rejected her following a one-night stand has been jailed for 43 weeks.
Kirsty White, 28, launched a two-month stalking campaign against Andrew Crosby after he made it clear their brief encounter would not develop into a relationship, Warrington Magistrates’ Court heard.
The court was told White hurled abuse at Mr Crosby outside his home, stalked him with love messages sent through bank transfer references, and made false allegations about him on social media that drove him to consider suicide.
Campaign of Harassment
The pair had a one-night stand in December 2024 after meeting in a pub, prosecutor Elizabeth Browne told the court. However, Mr Crosby did not want a relationship at the time, and in March 2025, he spurned White’s advances during a night out in Blackpool.
The harassment began on 11 April when Mr Crosby lent White £20 which she failed to repay. When he asked her to leave him alone, she retaliated by posting his personal details on Facebook, falsely accusing him of being a woman beater.
“On April 18, she went to Mr Crosby’s address and started shouting towards him, calling him a ‘rapist’ and a ‘paedophile’. These are all untrue allegations,” Ms Browne told the court.
Police Involvement Ignored
Mr Crosby called 999 and told White to leave him alone, blocking her on all platforms. But the following day, he received messages from an unrecognised number saying “Hello” and “Do not ring the police on me again.
White was arrested and bailed on condition she did not contact Mr Crosby again. However, she brazenly flouted the bail conditions over a ten-day period, sending him small amounts of money via online bank transfers with messages in the reference field saying: “Love you always, Kirsty White.”
The court heard White also contacted Mr Crosby on Facebook using different profiles and sent him two parcels to his address.
Devastating Impact on Victim
The stalking campaign had a devastating impact on Mr Crosby and his family. He was forced to flee his home and is now believed to be sofa surfing with friends.
In a victim impact statement read to the court, Mr Crosby said: “As a result of this crime, I suffer severe anxiety and I am constantly looking behind my back.
He revealed his mother ended up in hospital with stress and his father, who suffers from epilepsy, experienced seizures during the stalking campaign.
“Kirsty has been messaging my family and friends asking for my address. I am very wary of other people due to this. It will take a lot to trust anyone,” he said.
Mr Crosby added: “It has taken over my life. I feel I see Kirsty everywhere I go. I should not have to live like this. I feel very vulnerable. I have to constantly watch what I am doing, and who I am talking to. I feel she is constantly trying to ruin my life.”
Serious Criminal Offence
Stalking is a serious criminal offence under the Protection from Harassment Act 1997, with sentences recently doubled to reflect the severe impact on victims. The offence covers repeated behaviour that causes distress, fear, or alarm to another person.
Under current sentencing guidelines, stalking involving serious alarm or distress can result in up to six months’ imprisonment for basic offences, while cases involving fear of violence carry maximum sentences of up to 10 years.
White admitted stalking between April and June 2025. As well as the 43-week jail sentence, she was ordered to pay £400 in compensation and made subject to a five-year restraining order preventing any contact with Mr Crosby.
Judge’s Warning
Sentencing White, JP Jeffrey Dodd said: “I think everyone is in agreement that this is a really serious offence. We have been swayed by the victim impact statement. We feel Mr Crosby has had his life significantly impacted by your actions.”
The case highlights the serious nature of stalking offences and the devastating impact false accusations can have on victims. Making false claims of sexual offences is itself a criminal matter that can result in prosecution for perverting the course of justice or wasting police time.
Support for stalking victims is available through the National Stalking Helpline on 0808 802 0300.
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