Police search for Yungblud stalking suspect

Key developments are emerging from the global stage. Police search for Yungblud stalking suspect38 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on GoogleJames Watkins/BBCTheresa Foley is suspected of stalking rock star YungbludA woman suspected of stalking rock star Yungblud is being sought by police after she was accused of flouting a ban on attending his concerts. Theresa Foley, of Sheffield, is prohibited from contacting him or his team, going within a mile of a venue where he is performing and posting about him online. Foley is accused of breaching the terms of a five-year stalking protection order, imposed at South Yorkshire Magistrates' Court in January, by shouting at fans queueing to see the star perform in London in April.

Foley, 52, was due before Highbury Corner magistrates on Monday accused of breaching the order, but failed to turn up. Magistrates issued a warrant and authorised police to arrest her. The stalking protection order was made on 7 January, barring Foley from contacting Doncaster-born Yungblud, whose real name is Dominic Harrison, or any members of his entourage.

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Under the terms of the order, which was made after police presented evidence of behaviour associated with stalking, Foley cannot attempt to contact him or attend venues where he is playing, and she must not create or distribute social media posts about the singer. Getty ImagesYungblud is currently in the US as part of his world tourProsecutor Tom Gill told the court Foley, also known as Lucie Black, was accused of breaking the order within three months of it being made, by going to the Here at Outernet in London's West End while Yungblud fans were queueing for entry to one of his concerts. "She has a go at people in the queue, then they find out she is not meant to be at this particular concert," he said.

"There is an order in place to protect the artist who was seemingly at this location. "It is understood a traffic cone was placed on Foley's head by Yungblud fans after she had allegedly started shouting abuse. Yungblud, 28, played two concerts at the Outernet venue in Charing Cross Road on 3 April, before the start of his world tour which is now into the US leg.

Foley did not turn up to court when her case was first due to be heard at the start of May. She sent an email to the court saying she was "in fear" about attending court, claiming to have contracted Covid-19 and another unnamed virus, and asking for an adjournment. She also urged the court to overturn the stalking order.

Magistrates were persuaded to delay the hearing until Monday. The new warrant means police have the power to arrest Foley and hold her in custody until she has appeared in court.

The development has drawn wide international attention, with diplomatic circles watching closely.