Mother in Stoke-on-Trent receives court sentence after threatening to break love rival’s legs and burn her house down

Mother in Stoke-on-Trent receives court sentence after threatening to break love rival’s legs and burn her house down

When relationships turn sour, emotions can spiral out of control.

That was the case for Paris Frost, a 24-year-old mother who found herself in legal trouble after making terrifying threats against another woman who shared a history with the same man.

Their complicated dynamic—both having children with the same father—sparked a bitter feud that escalated into a campaign of harassment.

Harassment and Threats Escalate

It all started in March 2022 when the victim received a chilling message warning her to “watch her house.”

The situation quickly worsened as Frost began making disturbing phone calls, threatening to burn down the victim’s home and vowing, “I will never leave you alone.”

The relentless harassment forced the victim to leave her home and seek refuge at her mother’s house out of fear for her safety.

Social media became another battleground.

Under a fake name, Frost sent messages warning the victim to “sleep with one eye open.”

The threats intensified when the father of both women’s children had his van set on fire.

Soon after, the victim received another message telling her she was “next,” followed by a chilling declaration that her boyfriend’s legs would be broken—and that she would suffer the same fate.

Public Humiliation and Emotional Distress

Frost didn’t stop at direct threats.

She took to Facebook, falsely reporting the victim as missing on a local community page.

This led to strangers approaching the victim in public, causing her deep embarrassment and further distress.

Feeling unsafe even in her own home, she moved across the city in an attempt to escape Frost’s relentless intimidation.

In a victim impact statement, she expressed the ongoing fear and anxiety the ordeal had caused her.

“I feel scared to be in my own home to the extent that I had to move.

I feel someone is always watching me. I try to avoid going anywhere to reduce the risk of seeing her.”

Court Ruling and Sentencing

Frost pleaded guilty to stalking causing serious alarm or distress between March and October 2022.

The court acknowledged the emotional damage inflicted on the victim and recognized the severity of the threats.

Judge Trevor Meegan condemned Frost’s actions, calling stalking an “ugly and unpleasant offence.”

He highlighted the abusive messages, verbal attacks, and the Facebook post that humiliated the victim.

Despite the gravity of her actions, Frost avoided jail time.

She received a 12-month community order, including 25 days of rehabilitation activity, a five-year restraining order preventing any contact with the victim, and a £500 fine.

If she fails to pay, she faces 14 days in prison.

Moving Forward

Frost’s lawyer, Barry White, pointed out that there have been no further incidents since October 2022.

He noted that the two women still live near each other but have had no further altercations.

Frost, a single mother of two, admitted she was ashamed of her behavior.

For the victim, the ordeal may be over in court, but the emotional scars remain.

The restraining order provides some legal protection, but only time will tell if she will ever feel truly safe again.