Convicted killer who repeatedly stalked Cheryl Tweedy sent back to prison

Daniel Bannister, 51, was jailed after breaching a restraining order by turning up at Cheryl’s home for a fourth time (PA) PA Media

Daniel Bannister, a 51-year-old convicted killer who has repeatedly stalked Girls Aloud star Cheryl Tweedy, has been recalled to prison after breaching his licence conditions. A warrant was issued on Tuesday after he was found with alcohol at a bail hostel, according to The Sun.

Bannister had been released from a 12-month jail sentence handed down in September last year. That sentence came after he turned up at Tweedy's rural home for the fourth time on June 19, breaching a restraining order.

Pattern of Stalking

The repeated violations mark a disturbing pattern. Bannister first received a four-month sentence in September 2024, along with a three-year restraining order. He breached it within months, turning up at Tweedy's Buckinghamshire home in December.

In March last year, Wycombe Magistrates' Court jailed him for 16 weeks for repeatedly appearing at the property while under the restraining order. After his release, he offended again, leading to the 12-month sentence and a fresh restraining order.

Impact on Victim

Tweedy expressed in a victim impact statement that she was «stunned» by Bannister's repeated visits. She was forced to hire personal security, and he had scared her young child.

Criminal Background

Bannister's criminal history extends beyond stalking. In 2012, he pleaded guilty to manslaughter after killing Rajendra Patel, 48, at a south London YMCA shelter.

The HM Prison and Probation Service confirmed their firm stance on licence breaches. A spokesperson said: «As this case shows, we do not hesitate to send offenders back to prison where necessary if they break the rules.» Bannister is expected to remain in custody until the end of his sentence.

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