A 16-year campaign of harassment against neighbours has resulted in a restraining order for Wayne Howard, 43, from Paignton. At Torquay Magistrates Court, District Judge Diana Baker warned him that breaching the order could lead to up to five years in prison.
The court heard that Howard filmed his neighbours as part of the harassment. During proceedings, he repeatedly argued with the judge. Prior to entering the courtroom, he also filmed BBC reporters.
The restraining order prohibits Howard from contacting or filming the neighbours involved. The judge expressed anger at his behaviour throughout the lengthy dispute.
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