Nottinghamshire Police praise man stalked by his relentless ex-partner after she is jailed

Nottinghamshire Police have praised the man who was stalked by his threatening and controlling ex-partner.

The survivor was continually harassed by 36-year-old Terri Walters whose manipulative behaviour included making unwanted contact by calling, messaging, and emailing him as well as turning up at his home unannounced.

Her threatening and abusive behaviour continued, including making threats to kill him and burn his house down, causing him to fear for his safety.

During one incident which he reported to police, a gas pipe attached to his house was damaged, and during another reported incident the cables to his internet had been cut.

Walters would constantly ask the victim for money and lifts to places, threatening him if he didn’t do so.

In a victim impact statement he said: “I live in fear and worry for my children and family because of her.

"I live in fight or flight mode constantly with the worry of what she will do next, whether it’ll be a letter, a phone call, or the next threat.

“My entire life and those of my children have been affected by her actions.

“I want to be able to live without fear, to live safely, but most of all I want to have a chance of living.

“I’d like to thank all my support network, but especially my family and friends, for their love, care, and help. Also MIND and Samaritans for listening to me on the days I don’t feel strong enough to carry on.

“I couldn’t have done this statement without Shelley (PC Shelley Chester) of Nottinghamshire Police. Thank you for your commitment to work, but also for helping me in understanding that domestic violence against men is not to be ignored or ashamed of. I am a man, I am a survivor.”

Walters, of Ashfield Street, Sutton, pleaded guilty to stalking involving serious alarm/distress, between June 18, 2025 and August 31, 2025, when she previously appeared at Nottingham Crown Court on February 17, 2026.

She also pleaded guilty to committing a series of acts with intent to pervert the course of justice between July 27 and 31, 2025, namely asking the victim twice to drop the charges.

In addition, Walters pleaded guilty to assault by beating of an emergency worker, specifically a police officer, on July 12, 2025, in Hucknall, and to stealing £109 of haircare products from the Boots store in High Street, Hucknall, on May 19, 2025.

Walters was jailed for three years when she appeared at Nottingham Crown Court for sentencing on Monday, April 27.

PC Chester said: “I would like to praise the courage and strength of this survivor who is happy to have his story shared to help other victims, including male victims, encouraging them to come forward and report abuse and to reach out for help.

“I hope this sentence provides him with the chance to rebuild his life without living in fear. I also hope it sends a strong message to other perpetrators that we will act against anyone who engages in this type of behaviour.

“Stalking and harassment are serious crimes which can have a devastating impact on the lives of victims, their family and friends and we would encourage anyone who has been affected by this type of behaviour to please contact us and speak to an officer in confidence.”