Singer Cheryl Cole has been going through a very difficult time, not only due to the loss of her son's father, but also due to a horrific episode with a violent stalker. Daniel Bannister, a 49-year-old man with a criminal history, including a conviction for negligent homicide in 2012, has begun harassing and stalking Cole, causing great concern for the safety of her and her son, Bear.
To protect herself and her son, Cheryl took immediate action, increasing security at her $6 million home. She sought support from authorities and reported two disturbing incidents to police where Bannister, who was under a restraining order, tried to contact her.
Following his arrest and guilty plea to breaching a restraining order, Bannister is awaiting sentencing for his latest offences. This incident has added another layer of worry to Cheryl, who is already going through a very difficult time in her life, trying to maintain the safety and well-being of her family.