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A man from Trowbridge has been given a fine after admitting following a teenager in his car for half an hour.
Puligadda Sai, 29, of Fore Street, Trowbridge, pleaded guilty at Salisbury Magistrates Court on October 18 to a Section 5 public order offence.
On September 18 around 6pm a young looking 18-year-old female was walking home from Trowbridge train station towards Staverton when Sai followed her from a pub, driving very slowly behind and alongside her at a walking pace, at times holding up traffic. There was never any conversation between them and after 30 minutes the girl called 999 feeling frightened.
Sai was fined £415, ordered to pay £50 to his victim, £166 victim surcharge and £85 in costs.
The victim described how she was panicked thinking she was gong to be kidnapped.
Local Crime Investigator Shonna O’Harney said: "This was an extremely concerning and frightening incident for the victim involved who feared for her safety as a result of Sai’s actions. The way that Sai behaved was completely unacceptable.
"Everyone should be able to feel safe walking home and should not be subjected to this kind of behaviour especially whilst walking home in broad daylight.
"I would like to thank the victim for coming forward and reporting this to the police. I hope that this sends a strong message out to the public that this kind of behaviour is not acceptable in our communities and we will act robustly to bring these offenders before the courts to get justice for the victims."