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Rio Ferdinand stalker Susanne Ibru found guilty of harassment
18/04/2011


Man Utd's Rio Ferdinand at court today

A woman who repeatedly turned up at the home of Premier League footballer Rio Ferdinand was convicted today of harassment.


Stalker Susanne Ibru, 38, twice disturbed the Manchester United player and his wife while they were asleep, claiming she needed to speak to him.

She was convicted at Macclesfield Magistrates' Court in her absence.


Susanne Ibru arriving at Macclesfield Magistrates' Court

Ibru, who conducted her own defence, left court after being told Ferdinand's wife Rebecca, 30, was excused from giving evidence after giving birth to their third child, a girl, at the weekend.

Earlier, Ibru had questioned England star Ferdinand in the witness box, telling him as he left the court: "I'll see you soon, bye."

A warrant was issued for Ibru by District Judge Nicholas Sanders, who asked for her to be brought back before him for sentencing.

He said it was "quite clear" to him that the prosecution case against her was proved.

He said: "Mr Ferdinand is a high-profile footballer and whilst there will always be occasions where he is exposed to public and press scrutiny, the fact is that when he is in the privacy of his own home with his family he has a right to expect to be left alone."

Ibru, who was living in Peckham, south London, made the 400-mile round trip to Ferdinand's home in Alderley Edge, Cheshire, on February 21 last year, then again on June 16 and 18.

The 32-year-old Manchester United and England star told the court he was upset by the visits from the woman, whom he had never met.

"At first I was angry and upset but then disturbed, really, because I have got a young family and this was not the time or the place to be coming to speak to me," the player said.

On the first occasion, Ibru disturbed the couple, who were asleep, by pressing the intercom buzzer at the gates to their driveway in the early hours of the morning.

Ferdinand called his club's security who alerted police and Ibru left after being warned against harassment.

The second time, he was returning home at around 8pm when he saw her standing on the road opposite his house.

Police attended again and once more she was warned that she would face prosecution, but she turned up again two days later in the early hours of June 18.

Ibru again woke the couple using the intercom buzzer and she was arrested.

"The safety of my family is as huge to me as it is to anyone," the footballer said.

"Then you have people at your door talking about things that don't make sense.

"You want to be left alone with your family."

During her cross examination of Ferdinand, she claimed they had first met at the home of one of his relatives in 1998 - an occasion he said he did not recall.

The defendant, wearing a short black dress, replied: "I remember that very well - the first time setting my eyes on you, not just in a newspaper."

The prosecution case was that they were unknown to each other, although Ferdinand's mother Janice was briefly introduced to Ibru after a church function in 2003, the court heard.

Ibru managed to obtain Mrs Ferdinand's phone number and would phone her under some pretext, eventually asking after her son.

Mrs Ferdinand soon changed her number, the court was told.

Rebecca Ferdinand was also disturbed, telling police she was concerned for the safety of herself and her family as it "was not the behaviour of a normal fan".

Rebecca Ferdinand was excused from giving evidence following the birth of their daughter.

Ibru told the judge she wanted to question Mrs Ferdinand and, when she was told she could not, she walked out of court and failed to return.

The case continued in her absence with evidence from Detective Inspector Kevin Chambers, who spoke to Ibru outside the Ferdinands' home following the February incident.

He told the court she claimed she knew the footballer "from Peckham, south London" and she knew his mother "from church".

He also found a return train ticket from London in her pocket. The officer said he warned her against causing harassment.

Ibru never denied visiting the Ferdinand home but argued her actions did not amount to harassment.

But, giving his verdict, Judge Sanders said: "It is without question that it did amount to harassment of Mr and Mrs Ferdinand.

"Miss Ibru, I suspect, will say she didn't know but she certainly should have done."

Oh! its a pity. A prospective Super Eagles Star. May his soul Rest In Peace.

WIZKID did not drop from SCHOOL, he only deferred his admission (he will still go back to finish his studies). This guy is still young and intelligent, and would not like to be distracted. As he has started making waves in his musical career, its better for him to make very good use of this opportunity (A GIFT FROM GOD). This he agreed with his parents and they gave their endorsement. CHEERS!

In my opinion, FIFA World player of the year will be determined after the THEIR FACE-OFF. Barcelona will be facing Real Madrid in 4 major matches within the next 3 weeks.

Real Madrid vs FCB - 16/04/2011 (La liga)
Real Madrid vs FCB – 20/04/2011 (Copa del Rey, FINALS)
Real Madrid vs FCB - 27/04/2011 (Champions League, Semis 1st leg)
FCB vs Real Madrid - 03/05/2011 (Champions League, Semis 2nd leg)

After these games, we'll determine who deserves the award.

A REAL GIFT TO ALL GOOD FOOTBALL LOVERS!

@ Onye ngbu. Nwanne, i have followed Ngige POLITICALLY since 2003. I cant trust his words, he is not the type of politician we deserve at this time. He has stumbled severally and should learn how to accept defeat.

Jason 123, you need to give us the source of this information. Ngige is part of the bunch who believe that politics is a do or die affair. Pls let there be no crisis in Anambra State. The Jega i know will take a wise decision on this, Ngige cant start petitioning the areas where his opponents has strength. PLEASE LETS EMULATE DIMEJI BANKOLE and learn how play this game and accept defeat. PEACE, I LOVE MY COUNTRY!

JUO:
good news, but with N500 share share i can watch anything in the world.

bros how do you watch anything in the world with N500 share share. Pls tell me.

I don't have any issue with these guys endorsing GEJ, i don't think they would have endorsed him if he wasn't a good choice.

I think Jega is being real, but his resignation will not help matters at this stage. He should at least conclude this general elections.

Jaga has accepted resposibility. Please lets give this guy a chance to conduct a free and fair election in Nigeria!