Footballer jailed for stalking and harassment
James Hurst was jailed for two years at Birmingham Crown Court
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A professional footballer has been jailed for multiple offences, including stalking and harassment.
James Hurst, of Somerville Road, Sutton Coldfield, was sentenced to two years in prison and handed a five-month restraining order at Birmingham Crown Court on Wednesday.
The 32-year-old had pleaded guilty to one count of stalking, two of harassment, two of sending false communications and one of breaching a non-molestation order.
Hurst has played for a number of clubs during his career, including West Bromwich Albion, Birmingham City, Shrewsbury Town and Telford AFC.
He also represented England from Under-16s to Under-20s between 2007 and 2011.
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