The woman, thought to be an obsessed fan of the TV detective, has made several trips to Benedict’s home, leaving red ribbons each time
A creepy stalker has been turning up at Benedict Cumberbatch’s house and leaving clues that would intrigue Sherlock Holmes himself.
The woman, thought to be an obsessed fan of the TV detective, has made several trips to the star’s home.
On at least two occasions she left curious red ribbons – one tied to the star’s car, the other fastened to a window of the house.
They are thought to be a reference to Arthur Conan Doyle’s original Sherlock Holmes novel.
But Cumberbatch, who lives in north London with his wife Sophie and baby son, was understandably concerned.
He called the Metropolitan Police.
And the woman has now been issued with an official Police Information Notice (PIN) notice over harassment – which forbids her from contacting the actor.
The star has also stepped up security at the London theatre where he is currently performing amid fears the woman may instead visit him there.
Benedict, 39, has a legion of female admirers who dub themselves Cumberbitches and are well known for their intense fascination with him.
But sources say the actor felt this woman’s behaviour had crossed a line.
One said: “Benedict is used to people mobbing him wherever he goes and he’s a good sport about it.
“But this individual has taken things to the next level and there was no option but to pursue official action.
“Turning up at professional events is one thing, but arriving uninvited at the family home is quite another.
“It might be that she thinks it’s harmless, but it does feel a bit sinister. Leaving red ribbons is obviously a bit of a game, but it does feel quite dark.”
http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/benedict-cumberbatch-stalker-terror-after-6699339
Any guesses as to who this is?
This could be some yarn spun by PR to stress BC’s need for more privacy *snort*. He’s probably worried that more people will find out that he and SH don’t live together, it’s a fauxmance etc. If it really happened though…
First suspect is Anne B. I mean she did give everyone a heads up regarding the 21st. Didn’t BC skip SD that day?
In occultism red ribbons/cords can be used as a talisman against evil, AB said she wanted to ‘protect’ SH IIRC.
Another possibility is something that Enty hinted at. Apparently BC may have slept with a fan recently and now she won’t go away. There is a third possibility and this one is scary. What looks like the work of a single loon may be an implicit threat from someone much higher on the social ladder. Certain organizations are known for leaving little ‘clues’ before they do something really unpleasant. We have an idea of the type of people SH was involved with due to her habits. If that’s the case? Good luck BC, because the police aren’t going to do a damn thing.