Sabrina Carpenter granted restraining order after home intrusions

Pop star Sabrina Carpenter has obtained a temporary restraining order against a man she says repeatedly appeared at her Los Angeles residence and attempted to gain access to the property.

According to court filings, Carpenter told the court that a series of encounters involving the man left her concerned for her safety and caused significant emotional distress. She alleged that the individual, identified as William Applegate, made several uninvited visits to her home and ignored requests to leave.

The singer claimed the most serious incident occurred in late May when the man allegedly reached her front door after entering a neighbouring property and attempted to open it before remaining outside until police arrived. She further stated that he falsely claimed to know her and insisted she was expecting him.

Court documents indicate that the man allegedly returned to the area on multiple occasions in the days that followed, remaining near the property for extended periods.

Carpenter described the incidents as a serious violation of her privacy and personal security, adding that the situation had created ongoing fear for both herself and members of her household.

A judge has since granted a temporary restraining order requiring the man to remain at least 100 yards away from Carpenter, her residence, vehicle, workplace and two other residents living at the property.

Supporting the application, a detective with the Los Angeles Police Department reportedly told the court that the suspect appeared to have developed an unhealthy fixation on the singer and warned that the pattern of behaviour was consistent with stalking cases that can escalate over time.

A further court hearing has been scheduled for mid-June to determine whether a longer-term restraining order should be issued. The man is also expected to appear before a criminal court in relation to an alleged trespassing offence.

Carpenter, who has enjoyed international chart success with songs including Espresso, Please Please Please and Manchild, has not publicly commented beyond the statements contained in the court filings.

Source: BBC