A doctor who previously stalked his ex and shared revenge porn online is back behind bars — this time for targeting another woman.
New Stalking Case Rocks Bournemouth
Matthew Ashley Foster-Smith, 46, from Bournemouth, was found guilty of stalking and breaching a restraining order at Bournemouth Crown Court on 21 October 2025. The latest stalking offences occurred between May 15 and October 31, 2023, involving a woman in her 40s who knew Foster-Smith.
- He loitered outside the victim’s workplace.
- Deliberately sought chances to bump into her in public.
- Dug deep into her life online across multiple internet platforms.
Two Years and Two Months Behind Bars
On 22 October 2025, Foster-Smith was sentenced to two years and two months in prison. The sentence also covered his violation of a restraining order linked to a previous victim.
Police Warn: Stalking Has Devastating Impact
“The defendant’s behaviour has had an extremely significant impact on the victim’s life,” said Detective Constable Thomas Norman of Bournemouth CID. “She continues to live in fear and has described these events as destroying her life.”
“We want victims of stalking to get the support they need — no one should feel scared or threatened.”
“We take stalking seriously and are committed to holding offenders like Foster-Smith accountable.”
