THE daughter of ex-Darlington FC chairman George Reynolds has been handed a community order after she was found guilty of stalking his friend.

Between November 1, 2019 and June 16, 2020, Alexandra Reynolds stalked a friend of the flamboyant businessman.

The court heard that his daughter, made verbal threats warning the friend to stay away from her father.

She also sent malicious texts threatening violence and attempted to block the woman in the carpark at Monument Court Durham.

Miss Reynolds, 37, also followed the woman to Sunderland on two occasions causing alarm and distress.

Her actions hugely impacted the victim whilst going about her usual day-to-day activities.

Miss Reynolds, of Monument Court, Nevilles Cross was handed a community order and will now be subject to a restraining order.

She was also ordered to pay £100 compensation, made to pay a £95 victim surcharge and £620 court costs.

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