Man jailed after making girlfriend’s life “a living hell”
The 62-year-old made chilling threats after their relationship ended
A 62-year-old man who subjected his former girlfriend to months of stalking and harassment has been jailed.
Nigel James from Newmarket in Suffolk, told the victim she was “gonna feel pain” and made threatening remarks after their two-year relationship ended in November last year.
The victim reported feeling constantly on edge due to James’s actions, including threatening voice messages and emails after he moved out of their shared home in Harston, near Cambridge.
In one message, he warned the victim he had “weapons and tools” and said she wasn’t safe. She turned to friends and family for reassurance, especially when commuting home from work at night, fearing James might harm her.
The threats continued into March this year, with James stating he would “bury her”.
Following the harassment, the victim contacted police in May, describing how James had made her life “a living hell.”
He was arrested and initially denied the allegations, until officers presented voice notes as evidence.
On 22nd December, at Peterborough Crown Court, James, was sentenced to one year in prison after pleading guilty to stalking involving fear of violence last month.
He was also handed a restraining order.
Detective Constable William Kerslake, who led the investigation, said: “This case shows the devastating impact stalking and harassment can have on victims.
“We encourage anyone experiencing similar behaviour to come forward. We take these crimes extremely seriously and will do everything we can to protect victims and bring offenders to justice."