Teresa Skelton

Teresa Skelton, a 65-year-old woman from Winchester, UK, has been involved in public criminal proceedings related to the harassment of Hampshire Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Donna Jones.

Key Facts and Dates:

• Offence Period: Skelton repeatedly confronted PCC Donna Jones at police and public meetings between 2021 and 2024. The harassment reportedly began in 2020.
• Charges: Skelton faced one charge of harassment against PCC Donna Jones.
• Trial: A five-day trial concluded on May 26, 2026, at Southampton Magistrates' Court.
• Verdict: On May 26, 2026, Teresa Skelton was found guilty of harassment. The judge described her behavior as "vicious, targeted, unacceptable, malicious, abusive, unreasonable and oppressive," noting that any reasonable person would have found her actions wrong and intimidating. The judge also stated that Skelton showed no remorse for her sustained and targeted behavior.
• Sentencing: Skelton was sentenced on July 2, 2026, at Southampton Magistrates' Court.
• Court Decisions: She received an 18-month community order and a 10-year restraining order. The community order requires her to complete up to 20 days of rehabilitation activities with probation and includes a 12-month prohibition order preventing her from attending any meetings related to Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary. The 10-year restraining order prohibits her from contacting or approaching Donna Jones.

PCC Donna Jones stated that the harassment had a significant impact on her ability to do her job, her personal and professional life, and also affected her family and security.