Philip O'Shea, originally from the Republic of Ireland but living in Fermanagh, received an eight-year prison sentence in 2023 for stalking multiple women. Half the term will be served on licence, allowing potential release as early as next year.

One victim in Fermanagh reported that O'Shea initiated contact unexpectedly and pursued her with calls, texts, and messages across platforms including Snapchat, Facebook, and WhatsApp for two years. He sent threats of rape, disfigurement, and murder, along with photos of her daily activities and claims of paramilitary involvement.

The woman stated that O'Shea accurately described her location and car position during calls, leading her to realise she was being followed. She observed a white van near her home and received 20 to 30 calls nightly, often met with laughter.

She changed her phone number and car, including discarding a vehicle with a personalised plate after he identified it. Her partner also received threats. The harassment disrupted her life, forcing her to avoid being alone and impacting her sense of safety.

Police arrested O'Shea 13 months after the stalking began. The victim had stopped reporting incidents due to slow responses, including a 45-minute wait for officers during one emergency. Authorities later explained they delayed action to protect their investigation.

The woman now has a child and scans her surroundings constantly. She fears his release despite restrictions like a Sexual Offences Prevention Order, which will expire. She noted that 30 women came forward as victims, some of whom shared private images with him.