Man sentenced for stalking, assault and perverting the course of justice in Sutton Courtenay
He was sentenced to three years and nine months in prison at Oxford Crown Court yesterday.
A man has been sentenced for stalking, assault and perverting the course of justice in Sutton Courtenay.
36 year-old Daniel New of Bessle’s Way in Blewbury pleaded guilty to one count each of stalking involving serious alarm and distress and assault by beating on 29 September at Oxford Magistrates’ Court. He had previously pleaded guilty to one count of perverting the course of justice on 22 August at Oxford Crown Court.
He was sentenced to three years and nine months in prison at Oxford Crown Court yesterday .
Between October 1 2024 and June 11 2025, New began a sustained campaign of stalking the victim, a woman in her twenties, by persistent phone calls and messages, repeatedly attending her property and refusing to leave, as well as parking outside and observing the property.
On May 24 2025, New attended the victim’s property and assaulted her by pressing a lit cigarette against her forehead, causing a burn injury.
New was arrested and charged on the same day for stalking and assault.
On June 5 2025, New contacted the victim and offered £2000 in an attempt to get her to drop the charges, breaching his bail conditions, which prevented him from contacting the victim.
New was later arrested and charged on July 23 2025 for perverting the course of justice. He remained in custody until his sentencing date.
Investigating officer, Detective Constable Michael Hopcroft, said: “Daniel New committed a string of offences against the victim, including stalking her for months directly impacting her day-to-day life, assaulting her by burning her, and then trying to get her to drop her complaint against him by attempting to bribe her to not attend court.
“I applaud the victim for her continued support in this case and for helping us to bring New to justice after he had such a negative influence on her life for so long.
“Domestic abuse isn’t acceptable, and I hope this conviction and the custodial sentence New received shows other victims that police will listen, investigate fully and take every action possible to safeguard them against offenders.
“I also hope the lengthy sentence for perverting the course of justice indicates to other defendants that the courts do not humour intimidation of victims, nor conditions being breached.
“Should you try and influence the course of justice to suit your means, you will be suitably punished.
“I would encourage any other domestic abuse victims to come forward and report any issues to police or domestic support helplines.
“Violence against woman and girls is unacceptable, and Thames Valley Police will do everything we can to bring these offenders to justice.”