Craig O’Brien promised to leave Charleen Murphy alone, then sent her 46 messages

Craig O’Brien told Gosspers that he wanted nothing more to do with Charleen Murphy and that she had “nothing to fear” from him. But, according to the report, the promise did not last: weeks later, he sent the influencer 46 messages as part of a renewed campaign of harassment. Murphy, who has appeared on Love Island, suffered serious injuries when O’Brien assaulted her, the article says. The report describes the messages as abusive and says they followed his assurance that he would not see her again. It does not provide the full content of the messages, but the number alone suggests the contact was persistent. The contrast between O’Brien’s words and what allegedly followed is at the heart of the story. He had given the impression that he intended to stay away, yet Murphy was subsequently targeted again, according to the report. The article presents her as the recipient of the messages and the earlier assault, rather than suggesting she had done anything to invite the contact. The source characterises the episode as a shocking harassment campaign, while offering only limited detail about when the messages were sent or what action followed. What it does make clear is that O’Brien’s stated wish to leave Murphy alone was not matched by his later conduct, as reported.