Stalker jailed for terrorising victim at her home

A man who repeatedly stalked a woman and left her in fear for her safety has been jailed for eight months.

Steffon Wood, 37, of Long Ford Close in Oxford, called the victim more than 200 times, sent her abusive messages and visited her home in Wiltshire on repeated occasions.

Wiltshire Police said this behaviour, committed between 15 and 19 January, was a breach of his bail conditions and a Domestic Violence Protective Order.

He previously admitted stalking involving a fear of violence and was sentenced at Swindon Magistrates' Court earlier, where the judge handed him a £187 fine and a three-year restraining order to protect the woman in her 30s.

Wood was arrested and charged with the offences following public appeals to find him.

"Wood showed absolutely no remorse for his actions despite multiple breaches of his bail conditions," said trainee Det Con Murat.

"He repeatedly called and sent abusive messages to the victim, as well as banging on her windows and door, leaving her in fear for her safety.

"Wood is a clear danger to the victim and this reflects the seriousness with which allegations of stalking are treated and ensures appropriate safeguarding measures are in place for victims."

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