Jilted man jailed for breaching court orders

A jilted man who told his former partner he would get back together with her “if it’s the last thing I do”, has been jailed.

Daniel Wilson, 38, of Neptune Close, Cambridge, was handed a non‑molestation order and a restraining order last year, both prohibiting him from contacting the victim in any way.

Despite these orders, Wilson went to the victim’s local pub at about 7.45pm on 12 December. The victim confronted him, at which point Wilson, who was holding a glass, turned to her and threatened, “keep staring at me and I will smash this glass in your face”.

On Christmas Day, Wilson emailed the victim wishing her a happy Christmas. He later sent another email stating, “all I wanted for Christmas is you, but I never got it.”

Four days later, he emailed again, writing, “tell me you’re fully happy with your life now and I’ll leave you alone.”

He then sent a further message saying, “I’m getting you back if it’s the last thing I do.”

On 5 February this year, Wilson returned to the victim’s local pub and became abusive towards her partner, telling him “to watch yourself,” before cycling away.

On Valentine’s Day, Wilson sent the victim a bouquet of flowers with a card signed, “Love Daniel”.

Later that month, Wilson was arrested at his home. While making a phone call to a relative at Parkside Police Station in Cambridge, he was overheard saying, “tell her to drop this.”

On Thursday, 7 May, at Cambridge Crown Court, Wilson was sentenced to one year and four months in prison after pleading guilty to harassment by breach of a restraining order, breach of a non‑molestation order, and common assault.

A charge of stalking involving serious alarm or distress, and a charge of committing acts with intent to pervert the course of public justice, were ordered to lie on file.

Wilson was also handed a further ten‑year restraining order.

DC Luisa McCready, who investigated, said: “Wilson repeatedly ignored court orders designed to protect the victim and instead continued a sustained course of unwanted and intimidating behaviour.

“His actions were persistent, controlling and entirely unacceptable, and would have caused significant distress and fear.

“Breaching non‑molestation and restraining orders is a serious offence, and we will not hesitate to take enforcement action against those who believe they are above the law.

“I hope this sentence provides the victim with reassurance and the space she needs to move forward and serves as a clear message that harassment and stalking will not be tolerated.”