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TV Actor's Terror: Stalker's Child Rape Fantasies Revealed
23 Mar
Summary
- Actor Adam Rickitt faced a year-long terror campaign.
- Stalker confessed child pornography and rape fantasies.
- Rickitt feared for staff and wife, requiring anxiety medication.
Actor Adam Rickitt, known for his roles in Coronation Street and Hollyoaks, recently experienced a distressing year-long stalking incident. The perpetrator, Ron Kleihues, repeatedly targeted Rickitt's pub in Knutsford, Cheshire, making alarming confessions to police and the actor himself.
Kleihues admitted to watching child pornography and fantasizing about raping a child, though he claimed no such acts had occurred. His behavior escalated to threats against Rickitt and his staff, causing the actor significant fear and prompting him to seek medical help. Rickitt's wife, Katy, also expressed concern for their safety.
The court heard that Kleihues persisted in his harassment despite being barred and warned by police. He made specific threats, including one stating he would 'dismantle all that you stand for.' This campaign led Rickitt to take anti-anxiety medication and implement safety measures for his family and employees.
Despite efforts by Rickitt to de-escalate the situation and encourage Kleihues to seek professional help, the harassment continued. Kleihues eventually pleaded guilty to stalking and harassment, facing potential custody.
