Overview

• Richardson, 39, pleaded guilty at Manchester magistrates’ court in July to a three-year stalking campaign against Emma Broady and a year of harassment against her sister Naomi.
• Court documents reveal he sent unwanted Facebook messages and images alongside gifts, cards and paintings that magistrates found caused Naomi serious harm and distress.
• An interim court order and police protection measures bar Richardson from contacting the sisters or approaching their Stockport homes.
• He told reporters he initially pursued Emma before targeting Naomi in an effort to “win her over” and ask her out.
• The case echoes recent stalking incidents involving tennis players Katie Boulter and Emma Raducanu and underscores ongoing safety concerns for female athletes.