Computer stalking is now more widespread than face-to-face harassment...

Stalkers are now more likely to be complete strangers or a casual acquaintance than a former partner, with a third of victims reporting that they suffered from 'psychological harm' as a result.

Men are also much more likely to be harassed than previously thought.

The findings come from the first study of its kind to look at the extent and effect of cyberstalking, taking in social networking sites, email and mobile phones,

Dr Emma Short, psychologist and co-author of the study, being released next week with the backing of the Crown Prosecution Service, said the crime was not taken as seriously as it should be. More...

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