Newcastle, England. October 12, 2016. When Alice Ruggles saw the Facebook notification appear on her phone, she was intrigued. It was a comment from a handsome stranger on a photo of her on a recent holiday. In the comment, he wrote how beautiful he thought she was. Alice sent the man, whose name was Harry Dhillon, a message introducing herself.

The two began talking every day and at first, things seemed to be going well, but this didn't last long. It became increasingly clear to Alice that Harry was not the kind and thoughtful person she originally thought he was. He was cruel and spiteful. He wanted to have full control over Alice's life. When Alice realized how toxic he really was, she dumped him. But Harry was having none of it. He harassed and stalked Alice relentlessly.

Alice contacted the police about Harry on several occasions. But over and over, they failed to grasp how much danger she was in.

As Alice tried her best to move on, Harry spent all day, every day, convincing himself that if he couldn't have her, nobody could.

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Sources:

Alice Ruggles Trust - Alice's story

DOMESTIC HOMICIDE REVIEW

Alice Ruggles: Police and Army 'failed' stalking victim - BBC News

Alice Ruggles murder: Trimaan Dhillon to serve minimum of 22 years - BBC News

Alice Ruggles murder accused had restraining order - BBC News

Alice Ruggles murder: Police 'failed to investigate concerns properly' - BBC News

Gateshead 'murder' victim Alice Ruggles' funeral to take place today - Chronicle Live

Alice Ruggles' brutal murder shocked the nation - so what's changed in the two years since?

Alice Ruggles' family: police and army could have prevented murder | Crime | The Guardian

Alice Ruggles murder: days before death she felt 'palmed off by police' | UK news | The Guardian

Soldier jailed for stalking and murdering ex-girlfriend Alice Ruggles | Crime | The Guardian

Two police officers disciplined over Alice Ruggles murder case

STALKING PROTECTION ACT 2019 EXPLANATORY NOTES

IOPC Report - Miss Alice Ruggles

Harassment: "Police Information Notices" or "Early Harassment Notices" in England and Wales - House of Commons Library

STALKING AND CRIMINAL LAW

Maxine's 999 Call

Harry's Voicemail to Alice

Alice's Call to Police

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