- Andrew Johns called the police after being followed
- Johns, 49, first saw the man on Brontë Beach.
- They followed him home and to the local cafe.
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Andrew Johns was forced to ask police for help after a man allegedly repeatedly chased the football legend in his local suburb of Brontë, New South Wales.
New South Wales blues legend Johns, 49, first encountered the man while surfing at Bronte Beach on March 29. Police say they followed him into the water and the man allegedly stared at him for a continuous period.
When Johns returned home, he allegedly saw the same man walking on the trail outside his property.
The next day, the same 27-year-old man allegedly found Johns at a local cafe. She approached him and once again stared at him for a long period of time.
Johns raised the alarm with New South Wales Police and the man was arrested on March 31. He has been charged with one count of harassment.
Andrew Johns was forced to call the police after encountering a stalker
Johns (pictured with partner Kate Kendall) was followed from Brontë Beach last month.
Johns was observed for a long period of time while surfing at Brontë
“A man has been charged following an investigation by officers from Eastern Suburbs Police Area Command into the alleged harassment of a 49-year-old man,” a NSW Police spokesperson said.
«On Sunday 31 March 2024, a 27-year-old man was charged with harassment and denied bail.
“Yesterday (April 1, 2024) he appeared at Parramatta Local Court and was granted bail.”
However, when police checked the Bondi address the man had given them as part of his bail conditions, they allegedly discovered the residence did not exist.
Police found the man the next morning at 9:50 am and arrested him for breaching his bail conditions.
A 27-year-old man was seen outside Johns’ luxury home and followed him to a cafe.
A magistrate at Waverley Local Court remanded the man in custody. He must undergo a mental health evaluation.
Police also applied for an arrested personal violence order to protect former Newcastle Knights star Johns.
The 27-year-old is due to appear in court on Thursday in relation to the AVO.
Johns is a football pundit for Channel 9 and has enjoyed a highly successful playing career.
He was the eighth player to receive the illustrious honor of “immortal.”
When contacted by News Corp for comment, Johns said: “Sorry mate, he’s in court.” I can’t comment.’