Fears 'worst stalker in Britain' could be freed

THE "worst stalker" in Britain is making a fresh bid for freedom after two decades in prison.

- Isaac Crowson

Richard Jan, 55, was handed a life sentence after conducting a relentless campaign of abuse during which he fire-bombed the home of a councillor and torched a social worker's car.

Over the years, he made at least 4,500 crank calls, sent more than 200 threatening letters, slashed car tyres and smashed windows.

The failed biochemist, who has an IQ of 150, was handed a life sentence in 2004, when police dubbed him "Britain's worst stalker". His record is far worse than fictional character Martha from Netflix smash hit Baby Reindeer, which recently put the spotlight on stalking.