Stalker, who called victim 1,000 times in one day, jailed
Luke Gleeson pleaded guilty to stalking at Oxford Crown Court, after abuse which went on from April until September of this year.
A man has been jailed for stalking in Bicester.
Luke Gleeson, aged 37, of Mowson Lane, Warral, Sheffield, was jailed for two years following a hearing at Oxford Crown Court.
He pleaded guilty to one count of stalking involving fear of violence in the same hearing.
Gleeson was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £187 and is subject to a restraining order.
Between 30 April this year and 20 September, Luke Gleeson continuously abused and tormented the victim, a woman in her twenties through consistent communications via phone, email and social media platforms.
The victim and her family endured significant distress due to Gleeson’s actions and lived in constant fear of his threats.
Gleeson frequently displayed an intense obsession with the victim, and once called her workplace more than 1,000 times in one afternoon to harass members of staff and leave messages for the victim.
Gleeson was arrested on 24 September and was charged the following day.
Investigating officer Detective Constable Sophie Smith, said: “Tuesday was a positive day for our efforts in tackling violent crimes against women and girls.
“It's important to note that stalking is a serious crime that requires swift and robust action. Throughout the course of his offending, Gleeson displayed no concern nor care for the victim's well-being, and I am gratified that we have managed to restore a semblance of peace and control for her and her family.
“Stalking is life-altering crime, and I hope the outcome of Tuesday's court proceedings demonstrates to the public that we, the police, are taking these crimes seriously and will do everything in our power to assist any victims seeking help.”