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A persistent stalker has been told he cannot go the cinema, play sport or visit the pub without permission. A persistent stalker has been told he cannot go to the cinema, play sport or visit the pub without permission.
Robert Basterfield, considered highly dangerous by police, has already been banned from being alone with any woman in Scotland.Robert Basterfield, considered highly dangerous by police, has already been banned from being alone with any woman in Scotland.
At Perth Sheriff Court, the 34-year-old former taxi driver was put on probation for three years, with several restrictions placed on his movements.At Perth Sheriff Court, the 34-year-old former taxi driver was put on probation for three years, with several restrictions placed on his movements.
Basterfield was sentenced after admitting stalking a stranger.Basterfield was sentenced after admitting stalking a stranger.
Sheriff Robert Mcreadie said there was no point jailing him because even the maximum sentence would mean he would be back on the streets by mid January.Sheriff Robert Mcreadie said there was no point jailing him because even the maximum sentence would mean he would be back on the streets by mid January.
Australian-born Basterfield, of Perth, admitted stalking a waitress by following her home, while on bail for a previous offence.Australian-born Basterfield, of Perth, admitted stalking a waitress by following her home, while on bail for a previous offence.
Tayside Police eventually became so concerned about the threat he posed to women that they sought a court order banning him from being alone with any woman in Scotland.Tayside Police eventually became so concerned about the threat he posed to women that they sought a court order banning him from being alone with any woman in Scotland.